Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A new community choir has launched in the West Wight, offering Islanders of all ages and abilities the chance to come together, make new friends and enjoy singing in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association's 2026/27 season is underway, with eight matches played across four divisions in the opening week.

The discovery is particularly significant because, until now, no megaraptoran fossils had been identified in Europe...

A vegetarian Isle of Wight resident has accused the RSPCA of ignoring horse welfare concerns while urging Islanders to cut their meat consumption by 3%.

Debbie was inspired to give something back to the Island charity after witnessing first-hand the difference it made to her family during her grandson Orry's lengthy treatment for leukaemia.

The Isle of Wight Council is considering changes to how home-to-school transport is commissioned and delivered, including tighter eligibility assessments and greater use of personal transport budgets and independent travel training.

Dave from Ryde noticed it first: his GGPoker dashboard showed a quiet update buried in the rewards tab. Within an hour he was in the Cowes poker group chat telling everyone to redeem before the weekend. Not everyone listened. The ...

EasyJet is set to launch its new direct service from Southampton to Paris Charles de Gaulle from 25 October 2026. The route will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays. EasyJet already operates service from Southampton to Paris Orly, but ...

The 2 landmarks have been named among a series of heritage sites across London and the South East to receive a share of almost £3million.

A Ryde man who turned to alcohol following a family bereavement has been banned from a community hub after assaulting 2 people during a drunken outburst.