Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Shoreline Productions is bringing Disney’s The Little Mermaid to Shanklin Theatre this November. Following the sell-out success of The Phantom of the Opera earlier this year, Shoreline Productions is returning to the Isle of Wight stage from Thursday 13th to ...

From 1st April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to support people facing financial hardship. This follows the Government Spending Review in July 2025, which confirmed the end of ...

Ryde Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (RLTCC) teams have scored a series of impressive victories in the LTA Portsmouth & District League, triumphing against strong opposition from across Hampshire and the south coast. Players and captains from the Island club ...

Vectis Ferries has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, calling for formal engagement on the future of Red Funnel’s lifeline ferry services to the Isle of Wight. The company, which is backed by several former ...

A major milestone for East Cowes will be marked next week with the official opening of the town’s brand new skatepark on Thursday 13th November at 12:00. Designed and built by specialist contractors Betongpark Ltd with the support of local ...

Residents and staff at Orchard House Care Home were treated to an uplifting afternoon of music and laughter when the Sea Gels Shanty Band performed their very first shanty session at the home. The talented group of ladies brought an ...

There were smiles, songs and heartfelt tributes at Vecta House Care Home in Newport yesterday (Wednesday) as resident Muriel celebrated her milestone 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and staff. The care home was filled with joy as Muriel enjoyed ...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club enjoyed a successful day at the prestigious Henley Sculls, where 8 Island crews competed over the challenging 3km course. The regatta, held on the famous Henley Royal Regatta stretch, featured strong headwinds and tough competition in ...

Lidl GB has issued a recall of its Simply Roasted and Salted Cashews due to concerns the product may contain glass fragments, making it unsafe for consumption. The recall affects stores across England, Scotland and Wales, including those here on ...

Dame Ellen MacArthur has paid tribute to Frank Fletcher - CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust- as he celebrates 20 remarkable years at the helm. Having taken over the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust reins on 3rd November 2005, Fletcher ...