Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A pair of young men showcased the Airborne Forces ethos by taking on an extreme physical challenge around the Isle of Wight last weekend in aid of The Veterans Hub in Ryde. Last Saturday (28th June), UK Armed Forces Day, ...

Wight Tri’s Rob Webb has achieved an impressive result at the Swanage Standard Distance Triathlon on Sunday (29th June), tackling the tough coastal course to finish 30th overall and 4th in his age category. The triathlon, set in an area ...

Dover Park Primary School was filled with sunshine, laughter, and teddy bears last week, as pupils gathered on the school field with their families and friends for its first-ever Teddy Bears' Picnic – an event that brought the whole school ...

Disgraceful vandalism to trees at Church Litten Park in Newport has come under fire from upset locals, with large sections of bark stripped and graffiti sprayed on trunks. A Norway maple has had its bark removed, with the name ‘Zoe’ ...

Ryde will burst into colour and culture on Saturday (5th July) as the 2025 Isle of Wight Mardi Gras brings folklore, tradition and community spirit to the streets. This year’s event will see 24 schools and community groups take part, ...

Local music establishment, Strings Bar & Venue, has unveiled a new partnership with BBC Introducing Solent to bring upcoming artists from across the South to perform at the grassroots venue. The monthly events, called ‘Sounds of The South’, will be ...

Engineers on the Isle of Wight are set to benefit from a new initiative to help professionals return to work after a career break. BAE Systems is expanding its partnership with STEM Returners, launching a new programme at the Radar ...

A new and unique ‘Honey Bee Experience’ has been officially launched at Godshill Orchard, offering visitors the chance to get up close with nature - and even sleep alongside the bees themselves. The venture has been pioneered by the father-and-son ...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has launched a major crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in our town centres this summer. Over the next 3 months, police and partners will be using powers, including ...

Do you know that you can change your Fitbit strap? You can switch it out for a new one at any time without getting a new watch. Thanks to the new Fitbit or smartwatch design that allows the straps to ...