Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Emergency service call-outs, lost children and 68 situations requiring first aid treatment were among the incidents recorded on an Isle of Wight beach over the summer.

More than 200 guests gathered at Newclose County Cricket Ground to celebrate a successful season for Isle of Wight cricket.

Thousands of book lovers once again flocked to Cowes for the 15th Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

Sandown residents are being invited to help shape the town's bid for a £3million cultural prize at a free family event next week, despite the last-minute loss of its original venue.

Community groups, charities and organisations across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to apply for a new £2,000 fund launched by Hartford Care to support initiatives benefiting older people.

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Brothers Ayrton and Finley Manser-Grundy produced impressive performances at Sunday's Wessex League cyclo-cross event, overcoming challenging conditions to secure excellent finishes.

The event is being held in aid of VULPRO, an organisation dedicated to protecting African vultures through rescue, rehabilitation, research and conservation efforts.

Families looking for something different to do this half term are being invited to step back in time and discover the Isle of Wight's remarkable prehistoric history at Fort Victoria.

Newport will play host to a range of special themed activities this October half-term, as families are invited to uncover mysterious tales, follow hidden clues and get creative at 2 Isle of Wight museums.