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Police are renewing an appeal for information following the death of an 80-year-old Shanklin man, who has passed away in hospital following a serious collision in Arreton earlier this week. As previously reported by Island Echo, at about 14:15 on ...

Ryde is set to welcome the return of the Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2025, following a successful debut last year. The main hub for the festival will be Western Gardens, where free ...

East Cowes Vics fought back from two goals down to beat Brockenhurst on penalties at Beatrice Avenue in the FA Vase on Saturday. Manager Alex Smith went into the tie with a mounting injury crisis, missing Liam Newbold, Liam Triggs, ...

A long-awaited new section of the Red Squirrel Trail has officially opened, providing a safer and more scenic route for walkers, cyclists, runners and horse riders to reach Harvey Browns in Arreton. The link has been 2 years in the ...

Fears of people in distress following the discovery of buoyancy aids on the beach at Sandown prompted the tasking of HM Coastguard last night (Saturday). Calls with reports that a pair of buoyancy aids had washed up on the beach ...

Despite having a population of just over 3,000 people, Wootton has historically had 5 public houses - 4 of which remain to this day. The Greyhound Inn The Greyhound was probably Wootton's first pub. It was believed to have been ...

An inquest has concluded into the death of a man who was found deceased at his home in Ryde back in November 2023 - but the exact cause of his death remains a mystery. 50-year-old Che Lambert was discovered at ...

Cowes Sports overcame a 3-goal deficit to draw with Wincanton before besting the Somerset side on penalties. The first chance of the game fell to the ever dangerous Jared Tout Walters, who was beaten to the ball by Wincanton keeper ...

Around 150 holidaymakers were evacuated from Brighstone Holiday Centre after a devastating fire raged through the West Wight site on 23rd August 1995. Miraculously, only 2 elderly female pensioners required hospital treatment: a 70-year-old who suffered a suspected heart attack ...

An exclusive fundraising dining experience will take place at East Afton Farmhouse at the start of 2026, bringing together some of the Isle of Wight’s finest chefs in support of mental health in the hospitality industry. 'Monochrome Monday' is being ...