Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The winners of a road safety poster competition, launched by the Isle of Wight Council in partnership with Southern Vectis and the Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership, have been announced. The competition, open to all secondary, sixth form and ...

After more than 60 years of service to motorists on the Isle of Wight, Chale Service Station is to close its doors next week. Founded by Roy Sheath and his late wife Hazel in 1960, the garage has been a ...

The housing market has seen some drastic changes in the past few decades. We’ve probably all heard and seen the many memes circling the internet of how the elderly can now sit and enjoy retirement as they can sell their ...

With technological advancement, data analytics has been applied in almost every field, and sports betting is not left behind. Sports betting today is one of the most popular industries where the use of big data plays a critical role in ...

The new public toilets at Ryde Interchange on the Esplanade have finally opened, more than 2 years after the loos at Western Gardens were demolished. Ryde Town Council has confirmed that the new conveniences - located on the concourse within ...

Former Big Brother contestant, journalist, academic and businessman, Derek Laud, has joined the General Election campaign on the Island. Derek Laud has been campaigning in Isle of Wight East with Conservative MP hopeful Joe Robertson. The former political speechwriter was ...

In a proud moment for the Island Spirits Distillery, makers of Isle of Wight Gin and Rocken End Rum, 3 of its spirits have clinched prestigious awards at this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). The distillery's signature gin, ...

Wightlink is ready to welcome crowds of music lovers who will be travelling by ferry to the Isle of Wight Festival, one of the most popular events on the calendar. Tens of thousands of people will be crossing the Solent ...

Crews and Scullers from Ryde and Newport Rowing Clubs competed at the Southampton Coalporters Rowing Club Regatta on the River Itchen in Southampton over a 1500 metre course on Saturday (15th June). The highlight of the day for the Wightlink ...

Orchard House celebrated Father’s Day with homemade treats and a special performance by Gary and Laura, who provided a delightful preview of their upcoming act at the Isle of Wight Festival next week. The residents were thrilled by the live music ...