Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The United Kingdom is a model for others in the industry. The country is famous for its passion for football, golf and other sports, with a huge fan base behind it. Hundreds of bookmakers have local licenses to operate globally ...

A new boardwalk across Munsley Bog in Godshill offers families with young children a fun way to explore the great outdoors. Natural Enterprise’s Gift to Nature, which manages the site, has worked in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council’s ...

Red Funnel has confirmed it will run an amended vehicle ferry timetable on Saturday (23rd) and again on Wednesday (27th December).  The changes stem from Red Falcon being unable to return into service due to ongoing engine repair works, alongside ...

17-year-old Macie Edkins-Wherry has once again been spreading festive cheer among care homes and the elderly in the community, with presents delivered to some 128 Islanders this Christmas. Since the days of lockdown, Macie has been handing out gifts using ...

Islanders are being reminded that there will be no Island Line trains running on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. As well as the suspension of services for 2 days, a Sunday timetable will operate on Christmas Eve and services will ...

As a manager, you may need big budgets to boost employee morale, investing in elaborate benefits, parties, and team outings. While those extras can certainly help engagement, you don't always need to wait until funds allow for over-the-top gestures. The ...

eSports, a world where video games meet competitive sports, is rapidly changing thanks to new tech. A great example is 1xBet, a platform that's blending advanced technology with the excitement of eSports betting. In this article, we'll explore how technology ...

A 56-year-old woman who allegedly stole cash from a property in Wootton yesterday (Thursday) has been arrested. Officers were called at 10:27 on Thursday to a report of a theft from an address in Glebe Gardens in Wootton. It was ...

A teenager has been arrested after more than £700 worth of damage was caused to a Christmas Tree in Ryde in the early hours of Thursday morning. As previously reported by Island Echo, the tree in Minghella Square was defaced ...

The saga surrounding Sandown's derelict Ocean Hotel rumbles on into 2024 amid reports that yet another appeal is being lodged - this time with the High Court. It was back in February 2022 that the Isle of Wight Council issued ...