Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

It's good news for residents of Ventnor following the announcement that the works on Newport Road/The Graben are set to be completed well ahead of schedule. As previously reported by Island Echo, the closure was only enforced on Monday this ...

The inaugural meeting of the steering group charged with the implementation of some of the ideas and themes laid out in the Bay Place Plan met for the first time last week. The Bay Place Plan highlights potential investment and ...

Babies and toddlers at this week's Rhymetime singalong at Ryde Library were joined by some special guests. Members of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service attended Monday's fun session and stayed afterwards to talk to a ...

A crash between a classic VW camper and a Toyota Yaris has led to the partial closure of Morton Road between Brading and Sandown this afternoon (Thursday). Police and paramedics are on scene near the junction with Devonia Gardens, where ...

The following article was written by Alan Whitewood and Suzanne Whitewood MBE. Peter Crouch recorded a podcast in the Big Top on Thursday evening before the Denmark versus England game in the Euros. He was one of the tallest pro ...

In today’s fast-paced world of online gambling, players expect quick access to their winnings. Slow payout speeds can be frustrating and undermine the overall gaming experience. The payout speed of a casino is a critical factor for many online players. ...

Beach Lifeguards will be returning to our beaches in Ryde and Sandown from Monday.  The Lifeguards are on Duty from 11:00 - 18:00 each day, located in Ryde behind The Big Kahuna, and in Sandown in front of The Reef ...

Willie Mullins is a racing trainer at the pinnacle of his career, captivating the racing world with his horses’ stellar performances, primarily at the Cheltenham Festival. Yet his sights are set further afield too, as he aims to pick up ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to Sandown for the second time in 24 hours - this time to a medical emergency at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club.  Flying medics took off from the air ...

Ryde CC won only their second game of the season in Hampshire Division 1 by beating Bramshaw by 18 runs on Saturday (22nd June). After winning the toss and electing to bat, Ryde put on 196 runs before being skittled ...