Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Specialist business property advisor, Christie & Co has been appointed to bring to the market the award-winning Foresters Hall in Cowes, which is available to anyone with a spare £2.3million. The highly celebrated hotel, part of which was constructed in ...

At Slothmove, we aim to make the process of changing your address in the UK as smooth and efficient as possible. Part of this mission involves staying on top of the latest developments in financial technology that can benefit our ...

A Wroxall woman seen braking erratically and indicating - but not turning - was drink driving, a court has heard.  Leah Franklin, 29, of St Martins Road, admitted drink driving when she appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court ...

South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a new timetable for Island Line which will see a train run every 40 minutes - a long way from the 20-minute service touted in recent years. The new timetable, which starts on Sunday ...

Local PE teacher Ian Rock completed a gruelling 73-mile walk around the coast of the Isle of Wight over the weekend, all in aid of the Huntingdon's Disease Association (HDA) - a cause close to his heart. Ian set off ...

Red Funnel has announced further cancellations on its East Cowes - Southampton vehicle ferry service tomorrow (Tuesday) marking the 4th straight day of cross-Solent disruption. The problem first arose on Saturday with cancellations continuing throughout the day and into Sunday. ...

A declaration to move towards creating a smokefree society has been signed by the Isle of Wight Council. In signing the Local Government Declaration on Tobacco Control, the Council showed its commitment to protecting residents from the harm caused by smoking. ...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club enjoyed a successful start to the Hants and Dorset season, securing 3 victories at the Milford Regatta. The Men’s Junior Four of Arlo Adds, Carter Horrix, Louis Sheasby, Fred Giemza-Pipe & Esme Walters (cox) comfortably qualified ...

Freshwater Parish Council has continued its financial support of West Wight Sports & Community Centre with 4 grants totalling £38,500. Across 2023/24, the Parish Council has donated £10,000 for the Community Connector role, £10,000 for a Changing Places facility, £8,500 ...

Do you have a passion for improving the lives of older people and making a difference in the community? Age UK Isle of Wight has launched a recruitment drive to find new Trustees for the charity. Age UK Isle of ...