Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

More than 20 employees from businesses based at Fortis House in Ryde received a free health MOT last week, thanks to a visit from The Lighthouse Clinic arranged with help from Island Echo. Newport-based The Lighthouse Clinic provides free NHS ...

Residents in Lake North look set to head to the polls once again on Thursday 2nd October, just 5 months after electing David Maclean, who resigned yesterday (Tuesday) amid mounting pressure over his lack of presence. The Isle of Wight ...

New figures released by the RSPCA have revealed that there were 42 reports of animals being beaten on the Isle of Wight during the summer months in recent years - with an 88% rise in incidents since 2020. The statistics ...

The vital Daisy Bus cancer patient transport service in Southampton will continue, uninterrupted, thanks to the incredible generosity of Islanders over the weekend. Following the announcement that the service - previously largely funded by the Government of Jersey and operated ...

As financial services rapidly digitise, the industry faces a fundamental choice: pursue the profitable efficiency of serving digitally-enabled customers, or maintain the complex infrastructure required to serve everyone. Dame Alison Rose's approach at NatWest Group demonstrates that digital inclusion isn't ...

For solo travelers navigating unfamiliar cities and remote locations, tools like ClarityCheck have become more than a convenience — they are a form of personal security. ClarityCheck reviews increasingly highlight how claritycheck.com enables quick verification of contacts, accommodations, and service ...

Rugby is not just a game, but a powerful cultural phenomenon that unites nations and continents. Competitions in this sport attract millions of spectators and participants, creating a unique atmosphere of passion, strategy and physical endurance. In today's world, sport ...

Esports is rapidly gaining global popularity, transforming from an exciting hobby into a real industry with millions in revenue. One of the new aspects of this phenomenon is betting on electronic games, which offers players not only an emotional rush ...

The owner of an XL Bully who "didn't know" his dog was a banned breed will have to wait until October to find out if the dog will be destroyed. Liam Matthews, 23, of Spinnaker Close in Cowes pleaded guilty ...

A special charity rave will be held at Newclose Cricket Ground in Blackwater this Saturday (23rd August) to raise vital funds for Heartbeat House in Southampton. The event, named The Heartbeat Rave, runs from 17:00 until 23:00 and will feature ...