Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

With February marking the start of red squirrels’ breeding season, wildlife fans are now more likely to spot one of the UK’s rarest critters than ever.

The paediatric team at St Mary’s Hospital welcomed 13-year-old Fred Hall last week, as he presented the team with a cheque for £3,000 after completing a sponsored bike ride.

A colourful new annual fundraiser is set to take place at Lakeside Hotel this March in support of Mountbatten and the Dementia UK Admiral Nurses (IW) Appeal.

The Island born broadcaster is excited to entertain the South once again...

Plans to turn a former vets at ‘serious risk of falling into disrepair’ into a town centre apartment have been refused after opposition from a kebab shop owner opposite.

BREAKING: A 57-year-old man from the Isle of Wight has been jailed for 2 years after admitting to orchestrating a romance fraud that left his victim more than £11,000 out of pocket.

Ryde C underline their title credentials in Division 1 with a commanding  victory over rivals rivals Ryde A.

Residents at Orchard House Care Home recently came together to celebrate the Chinese New Year, welcoming the Year of the Horse with a creative and joyful afternoon.

Students and young creatives on the Isle of Wight are being offered the chance to explore careers behind the camera next month as the National Film and Television School brings its Access NFTS programme to the Island.

Esme Walters has been named Young Volunteer of the Year for the Wessex Region at the annual British Rowing awards.