Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Orchard House Care Home Residents embraced the rainy weather with a day filled with engaging activities. Despite the downpour, spirits were high as they gathered to enjoy indoor pastimes. Auntie G, a beloved member of the Orchard House community, captivated ...

Gritters will be out for the first time in 2024 this evening (Sunday). The team at Island Roads will grit precautionary routes and bridge decks at Stag Lane and Foxes Road from 19:00 this evening. A boost on any wet ...

Ventnor beat Brading in an entertaining game at Watcombe Bottom to reach the semi finals of the Island Echo Challenge Cup on Saturday (6th January). The game began with a minute's silence to remember Niton footballer Ben McLoughlin, who sadly ...

Ryde Beach Lifeguards (RBLG) is looking for brand new recruits to join their team for the 2024 summer season.  RBLG is an independent lifesaving service on the Isle of Wight, that provides a Beach Safety Service in Ryde and Sandown, ...

The straggling, rural village of Merstone played a surprisingly significant role in Isle of Wight railway history despite the minuscule number of inhabitants living nearby. For just over half a century - between 1897 and 1952 - Merstone was the ...

Cowes Sports were held to a draw at Westwood Park by league leaders Shaftesbury. The Yachtsmen showed character by twice coming back from behind in an entertaining game. The 1st chance of the game fell to Cowes in the 8th ...

A man who told a woman that he would 'curse her' after she didn't let him back into her home has appeared in court. Martin D'Arcy, 54, of Fort Street in Sandown pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting ...

A brand new "first of its kind" Sports Performance Centre has launched on the Isle of Wight. The Sports Performance Centre will be a collaboration between 3 sporting businesses: the RMA Sports Injury Clinic, Vectis Academy and Ceyreste Performance. It ...

Major redevelopment plans to restore a dilapidated pier in the West Wight and to build houses on a popular beach have been refused. The Isle of Wight Council has turned down property design company Miles Blamire’s proposals to restore the ...

Artist and tutor Caroline Underwood will lead a different creative activity course at the Quay Arts Centre next month. Each session and provide guidance and encouragement as participants refine their skills and explore their creativity, with the first being held ...