Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A Newport-based nursery has maintained its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating for the 15th consecutive year. The education watchdog visited The Island Day Nursery, in Newport, in February and saw the “happy and safe environment” management and staff create for children, “at ...

Finley Manser-Grundy Wightlink-Wight Mountain Junior team members - 5-year-old Finley Manser-Grundy and Alfie Haydon - have been busy competing in mainland cycling events. On Sunday, 10th March Finley travelled to Rogate Bike Park to compete in the Root1 downhill race. ...

Cryptocurrency is becoming more popular in iGaming - just like it's with every other industry. And for iGaming, it's completely changing how people play games. It's still at the beginning of development and integration, but it's working well. Below, we'll ...

Motorists are facing further travel disruption in the East Wight with the closure of the through road in Newchurch this morning (Tuesday). A burst 6-inch water main has led to the closure of Winford Road, between Wackland Lane and Harbors ...

Rural community buildings across the country will be taking part in Village Halls Week (18th-24th March) as part of a national campaign led by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). Run almost entirely by volunteers, village halls are a ...

The Isle of Wight Council rolled out the green carpet last week (Friday 15th March), as it hosted the 2023 Green Impact Awards at Building 41. This annual event shines a spotlight on the remarkable strides made by businesses and ...

An extended dining table is a versatile piece of furniture that can accommodate various occasions, from intimate family dinners to grand holiday gatherings. With the right styling, your countertop can become the centerpiece of any event, creating a welcoming and ...

Dedicated listeners of the South Coast radio station, Wave 105, are spearheading a campaign in a bid to stop Bauer bosses from merging Wave into Greatest Hits Radio, which comes with the loss of much-loved presenters. The 'Save Wave 105'  ...

An arson investigation has been launched after a campervan was destroyed by fire at Lower Hyde Holiday Park in Shanklin during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised 4 appliances ...

In response to the 'Ventnor is open' campaign, 2 Ventnor residents have launched a new website, Ventnor Local, to help promote the town’s shops, restaurants and businesses. Husband and wife team, Richard Taylor and Vikki Fox, have launched the not-for-profit ...