Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Members of Medina Community Choir, Gurnard Community Choir and The NHS Nightingales have returned from New York, where they performed Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem at Carnegie Hall as part of a massed international choir. The 3 Isle of Wight-based choirs, all ...

Police are investigating the death of a man in his 40s at an address on the outskirts of Newport last night (Sunday). It was at around 20:00 that the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, supported by Hampshire & Isle of ...

The Wightlink Warriors have released their provisional summer fixture list, starting on Tuesday 29th July, at Smallbrook Stadium. This season, the focus returns to team racing with 4 team events, one 3 Team Tournament representing the clubs that former Team ...

Adam Hose hit 266 in 253 balls against Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl on Sunday (29th June) as Worcestershire ended day one on 456-3. The 32-year-old batsman - who once played for Ventnor Cricket Club - hit 7 sixes and ...

In a new regular feature on Island Echo, Charlie Panayi, CEO of Red Squirrel Property Shop, gives a monthly update on the Isle of Wight’s property market… The first half of the year has been all over on the sales front, ...

Ryde Town Council has lodged a planning application to overhaul the exterior of the former Natwest bank in St Thomas Square, aiming to revitalise the 1960s landmark with a fresh new look and improved access, while preserving its architectural significance. ...

A drink driver who told a judge he had been drinking because 'it was a Sunday' has been slammed for offering what was described as ‘outrageous nonsense’ after being caught more than twice the legal limit behind the wheel. Mark ...

Your Dota 2 inventory items might be worth more than you imagine. Some items fetch over $1,800, and rare collectibles like the Ethereal Flame Pink War Dog have sold for an amazing $38,000. Steam offers the safest trading platform, but ...

Owning a home on the Isle of Wight comes with a unique set of opportunities and responsibilities. With its stunning coastline, charming villages, and peaceful countryside, the island offers an idyllic setting for homeowners. But whether you’re a lifelong resident ...

Jay Miller’s Circus, a mainstay on the Isle of Wight since 1989, is set to return to Wootton in just under a month. The popular circus will be back in its usual spot on Wootton’s Racecourse Roundabout from Saturday 26th ...