34 CONTESTANTS ENTER ISLAND ECHO HANDICAPPED TABLE TENNIS SINGLES
The semi-finals of the popular Island Echo Handicapped Singles was held at Smallbrook on Friday (24th January). 34 players competed in what was a long night of action, with the semi-finals finishing at 23:30 after 234 games had been played. ...
Read moreDetailsSERVER ROOM FIRE AT AEROSPACE FACTORY IN EAST COWES
Firefighters rushed to GKN in East Cowes this morning (Monday) following reports of a fire. Crews from Newport and Ryde rushed to the scene on Ferry Road at around 10:45. Staff were evacuated from the premises whilst firefighters investigated the ...
Read moreDetailsCARE HOME RESIDENTS CELEBRATE BURNS NIGHT IN SCOTTISH STYLE
Residents at Orchard House Care Home enjoyed an unforgettable Burns Night celebration, filled with the sounds, tastes, and traditions of Scotland. The highlight of the day was a visit from Craig Eccleston-Tod - a traditional Scottish bagpiper - who performed ...
Read moreDetails“I URGE THIS PROCESS TO BE HALTED BEFORE REAL DAMAGE IS DONE”
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 - 21st January 2025 "Like many others I was appalled by the sudden decision ...
Read moreDetailsPAN’S MULTI USE GAMES AREA TO RE-OPEN AFTER 8 YEARS
After 8 years of being closed, the Pan Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) is to re-open to the local community at the start of next month. Located on a site shared with Barton Primary School, just off Downside Recreation Ground, ...
Read moreDetailsHERON TEAM BRINGING FARM-TO-FORK DINING TO ROBIN HILL IN 2025
Robin Hill Adventure Park has announced an exciting new partnership with Alex Kimber, Executive Chef and Owner of Heron Food IOW. Alex has been on the Isle of Wight for the last 5 years building The Heron restaurants in Ryde ...
Read moreDetailsSOUTHERN VECTIS FEEDBACK LEADS TO ADDITIONAL MOUNTBATTEN DONATION
Mountbatten Isle of Wight received a surprise donation last week - thanks to an additional gift from Southern Vectis. Last year, the local bus operator named Mountbatten as its official good cause for 2024 and 2025, and is spending 2 ...
Read moreDetailsYET MORE RED FUNNEL FERRY CANCELLATIONS AS STORMY WEATHER REMAINS
Disruption on Red Funnel’s East Cowes-Southampton vehicle ferry service continues into the new week with a number of cancellations due to adverse weather conditions. The 04:30 and 07:30 sailings from Southampton have been pulled this morning (Monday), alongside the 06:00 ...
Read moreDetailsMOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN MILLY ROAD CRASH FOUND GUILTY OF DRIVING WITHOUT DUE CARE
An Isle of Wight man found guilty of driving without due care and attention following a serious collision in the West Wight last year is to be sentenced next month. The case of 33-year-old Samuel Callaway, of Perowne Way in ...
Read moreDetailsWHY THE 2024/25 PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON HAS FELT SO UNIQUE
We are almost at the midpoint of the 2024/25 Premier League season, and already, the finishing line is shaping up to be a sprint to remember. Aside from the passionate fans and stunning strikes, the unpredictability that looked to be ...
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