Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Wight Dolphins has welcomed its newest member, Mark Plimley, who recently completed his Ocean Diver course with the Island's British Sub Aqua Club.  Mark started diving 25 years ago and after a lengthy break, he attended a Try Dive session ...

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With pre-season starting on Thursday, ahead of the 2024/2025 season, Wight Eagles have confirmed that the Ladies' team have gained promotion to Hampshire Women’s Division 2 Football League. All new and old players are welcomen from the age of 16 ...

Red Funnel has announced that it is building a brand new, all-electric Red Jet that will enter service between West Cowes and Southampton next year. In partnership with leading maritime technology company, Artemis Technologies, a zero-emission, electric e-foiling passenger ferry ...

An electronic bingo board catching fire led to a call out to Ryde for Isle of Wight fire crews this lunchtime (Tuesday). At just before midday, appliances from Ryde, Newport and Sandown were mobilised to Star Street when a fire ...

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers from across the Island enjoyed a trip to The Commodore Cinema at the weekend to see Disney and Pixar’s latest film, Inside Out 2, at an exclusive screening for Girlguiding members. Across the UK Girlguiding ...

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Clare Balding CBE has been announced as a speaker at this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival, bringing Isle of Dogs to the Isle of Wight. She’s been described as a ‘national treasure’ and across radio, TV and in print, ...

An overheated battery is thought to have been the cause behind a garden blaze in East Cowes yesterday evening (Monday). As first reported by Island Echo, 3 fire appliances were mobilised to Vectis Road at just gone 18:00 when plumes ...

More than 70 Island businesses will come together at Ryde School next Wednesday (10th July) for the annual Isle of Wight Business Expo. Presented by IW Chamber and supported by main sponsor WightFibre, Expo 2024 is open to everybody and ...