Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

An incredible fundraising feat that will see Island Roads foreman Jack Faulds complete a marathon run every other day throughout January comes to an end tomorrow (Friday). Jack will set off from Pan Stores at Royal Exchange on Friday afternoon ...

A recent grant from WightAID will make life better and safer for the visually impaired on the Island. 6 Island charities were supported in the November giving round – the last of 2024 – and Sight for Wight (formerly the ...

People affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight accessed more support sessions in-person and online in 2024, thanks to the free, local and personalised care provided by Wessex Cancer Support.     Clients accessed 19,000 individual support sessions across the ...

Oli Nolan of Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team travelled to Crow, near Ringwood in the New Forest, for the final round of the Wessex Cyclocross season on Sunday (26th January). With the arrival of Storm Eowyn, the muddy course was ...

Libraries across the Isle of Wight are set to ignite a passion for reading with the launch of their 2025 Book Bingo challenge, offering participants the chance to win a £50 book token. Starting on 3rd February, this year-long initiative ...

10-year-old Tabitha Steele gained a spot on the podium at the grand finals of the International Pole and Aerial Tournament in Nottingham on Sunday (26th January). Tabitha has only been training in pole for the past 2 years so to ...

The Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet has decided to recruit a new director of Public Health to lead the Island's Public Health service. The decision was made earlier this month when the future of Public Health leadership was considered. The ...

Sustainable logistics provider Keert is celebrating a record-breaking 2024, with over 4,568kg of CO2e saved by using cargo bikes instead of diesel vans for local deliveries. The Isle of Wight CIC also contributed over 388 volunteer hours to support charities ...

A2K Leisure LLP’s application to install a new entrance to the restaurant and bar in Freshwater Bay’s Albion Hotel, create an external kitchen storage space and remove a bin store has been given the green light by County Hall planners. The ...

The Isle of Wight is a famous destination for luxurious hotels and fine dining, but it’s also one of the best places for those of us who live here and want to enjoy ourselves on a budget. From scenic beaches ...