Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Local news platforms play a vital role in keeping communities informed about weather, transportation, events, and daily life. On places like the Isle of Wight, where residents and visitors rely on timely updates about ferries, road conditions, tourism, and local ...

The UK online gaming market continues to evolve, with themed slot games remaining one of the most recognisable formats across licensed platforms. While the core mechanics of slots reels, symbols and structured bonus features remain consistent, themes play a significant ...

Strings Bar & Venue on the Isle of Wight has launched a new Club Membership scheme, with the first event set to feature a live performance and Q&A with renowned drummer Ralph Rolle on Monday 16th March.

The first floor of Shanklin Conservative Club may become a ‘much sought-after’ NHS dental practice catering to around 80 patients per day.

A former Boots store in Sandown could house new residential accommodation - and retain a commercial usage. Nicola Stewart has submitted a prior approval application to install a ground-floor apartment at 107 High Street in Sandown, which is currently vacant. ...

A group of Mountbatten Isle of Wight fundraisers are preparing to take on a 240km husky sled challenge across the snowy wilderness of northern Sweden later this month.

Residents, carers, researchers and community organisations from across the Isle of Wight are being invited to attend a free event exploring ageing and dementia next week.

High Park boosted their Harwoods Division 1 survival hopes with a 4-2 victory over Osborne Coburg at Wootton Recreation Ground yesterday afternoon (14th March).

Police will be better equipped to protect candidates from abuse, intimidation, and violence under new measures announced ahead of the local elections in May.

In our Isle of Wight Pubs series, Island Echo takes a look at Chale, where a handful of inns once served travellers, farmers and scattered communities on the Island’s south coast.