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A tiny kitten with crippling leg injuries was saved by an Isle of Wight cat charity - and now the team is asking supporters to dig deep to replace thousands of pounds spent on operations and care. Cats Protection Isle of ...

Isle of Wight resident Jack Hazlewood is hoping to raise at least £1,000 for mental health charity MIND by running 100km around Ryde's canoe lake on 10th May. The cause is dear to Jack's heart as he has suffered mental ...

The Bandstand in Sandown has closed its doors due to the economic climate - but the management team refute claims made in an interesting message left for all to see… The seaside building was originally built in around 1910 but ...

A 20-year-old from Kent, who was arrested at the Travelodge in Ryde on suspicion of child sex offences last month, has had the case against him dropped. Ryan Loveday, of Rochester, was alleged to have met an underage girl at ...

Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses to a bizarre incident on Military Road, which saw a man grab the steering wheel of a moving vehicle. It was at around 18:20 on 9th March that officers attended ...

Home for local wildlife Naturezones, has announced the launch of its 2026 Calendar competition. Once again, Naturezeones, is looking for good photographic images of Isle of Wight Wildlife and Wildlife Settings. Naturezones is a charitable organisation operating on a not ...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 17th March 2025 "As we reflect on the heart of our rural community, ...

Orchard House came alive with the vibrant spirit of St. Patrick’s Day earlier this week (Monday) as residents and staff joined together to celebrate this cherished Irish tradition. The day was filled with laughter, music, and culinary delights, creating memories ...

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a man in his 70s was seriously assaulted in Ryde last week - sustaining what is understood to be a fractured jaw and a bleed on ...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust's mental health census, a crucial initiative to better understand and improve the mental health services young people need across the Island, is up and running. There are 2 different surveys for different age ranges, ...