Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Over £4,000 has been raised to support an Isle of Wight family, whose 1-year-old son Reggie is tackling an auto-immune disease and is set to undergo a bone marrow transplant later this month. In less than 3 weeks' time, little ...

The entry list for this year's Sandown Sprint, sponsored by Island Car Centre, has been confirmed with almost 100 competitors set for high-octane action along Culver Parade. Motorsport will return to Sandown on 20th/21st April 2024, building on the previous ...

Cowes-based Diverse Marine has announced a strategic partnership with Hefring Marine, which will see the integration of an artificial intelligence marine solution as a standard feature in all new vessels built at its yard. This technology provides real-time decision support ...

Haven Falconry - which is now to be known as The Falconry Experience - has announced that 2024 will be its final year at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The Falconry Experience will look to complete a relocation to an ...

As the allure of outdoor living continues to grow, many homeowners are seeking ways to transform their gardens into inviting retreats where they can unwind and entertain in comfort. Creating a cosy space in your garden allows you to enjoy ...

BT is putting an end to analogue phone lines, but right now, there isn’t a VOIP switch event for the Isle of Wight. Residents with a phone line may have received an email from BT recently, as they help customers ...

Newport Minster is giving young people the opportunity to create their own exhibition, activity or event as part of Heritage Open Days 2024. Thanks to funding from the National Trust as part of the New Wave project the Minster are ...

Credit - John Lampard Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team members Ewan Cook, Nick Earley, Alfie Haydon and Nadia Lele travelled to Winchester over the weekend (Easter Sunday) to compete in the first round of the Southern XC MTB Races at ...

Cowes Enterprise College is to once again host a science festival to help raise awareness and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) related subjects.  The festival, which is planned for 27th and 28th June 2024, will be themed around ...

Welcome to April's theatre column, here's a look at what's in store for you from the Island's theatrical scene this month.  First the talented youngsters of Curtain Call Creative bring you the renowned musical ‘Legally Blonde’, so get ready to ...