Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Well-known Isle of Wight solicitor and sportsman, Ian Heal, has died aged 50 following a battle with bowel cancer. The son of John and Christine Heal, Ian was born and raised on the Island and attended Chillerton Primary, Newport CE ...

Planning permission for a brand new skate park in Freshwater has been granted, bringing the West Wight community one step closer to enjoying a new facility and community space for people of all ages. With planning permission now secured, the ...

Red Funnel has been awarded a ‘Leader’ level award in the Government’s Inclusive Transport Leaders Scheme (ITLS) by championing inclusivity, through facility upgrades and staff training. The ITLS is the highest level of accreditation possible, a status held by only 2 ...

Parkdean Resorts has invested more than £800,000 across its 4 Isle of Wight parks to enhance accommodation as it gets ready for the peak Summer season. Thorness Bay, Nodes Point, Landguard and Lower Hyde welcomed over 130,000 holidaymakers last year ...

Engaging in day trading presents an opportunity for individuals to potentially earn substantial profits in the stock market, albeit with inherent risks. To thrive in this dynamic and fast-paced arena, having a well-defined trading strategy, commencing with modest investments, and ...

Day trading can present lucrative opportunities, however, selecting the appropriate platform is essential for achieving success. A suitable day trading platform should encompass a variety of essential features, ranging from user-friendly interfaces to real-time access to market data. In this ...

Monday 3rd June – 7th June 2024 • Aaron Thomas, 19, of West Street, Ryde pleaded guilty to drug driving (cannabis). He was banned from driving for 12 months, fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs with a £48 ...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 11th June 2024 "We have a small car and are unable to take ...

Anya Murphy and Kenzie Madden from Seaview will fly the flag for England when they take part in an international dance competition later this month. The girls, aged just 10, attend the Hilary Hall School of Dance and the Joel ...

A memorial cairn, constructed from the fragments of headstones damaged during a Luftwaffe raid in Cowes, has been dedicated at Northwood Cemetery. In the early hours of Tuesday 27th May 1941, a stray bomb dropped on what is known as ...