Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Who will open the Isle of Wight Festival main stage? Following a successful period of applications from local artists, the Wight Noize shortlist has been announced. On Thursday 25th April, Strings Bar & Venue will play host to the Wight ...

Yarmouth Town Council’s Neighbourhood Plan Working Party held its first meeting back in March. 10 members of the community listened to a presentation by James Brewer, Isle of Wight Council’s Planning Policy Manager, about what functions a Neighbourhood Plan can ...

A 55-year-old man from Newport died in Ventnor yesterday evening (Thursday) after suffering a medical episode, it has been confirmed. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service mobilised an ambulance crew and a critical care paramedic to an address on the ...

Gallipoli Company, the Island's contingent of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Army Cadet Force are holding an open evening in the West Wight. On Tuesday 30th April from 16:30, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the detachment in Freshwater ...

Australian Pairs Winners (Martin Butchers and John Crews) The indoor bowlers of the Isle of Wight Community Club, Cowes, completed their season with 4 days of exciting club competition finals over the week of March 21st to 28th. The 2 ...

WightSAR set up post at Golden Hill Country Park Officers searching for missing Freshwater man Alan Souter have discovered a body this morning (Friday), Police have confirmed. As previously reported by Island Echo, a missing person appeal was launched to ...

Isle of Wight Council’s proposals to change governance arrangements from a “Leader & Cabinet model” to a “committee system” will be the subject of a public meeting at County Hall next week. The local authority’s public engagement event will provide ...

Network Ryde, a leading youth service dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for young people, has announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to kit-out its new youth centre located at St Thomas’ Church, Ryde, Isle of Wight. ...

A unique business event - aiming to deliver unique insights for business owners - is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 11th June at the Lakeside Park Hotel in Wootton. 'Just One Thing' is the latest business event from Dale ...

How safe are online casinos targeting UK players, and how can we discern good from bad? Today, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Christoffer Ødegården, one of the top experts on the British gambling market, currently serving as ...