Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A large and enthusiastic audience filled Newport Minster for the penultimate concert by the Phoenix Choir, held in aid of the local charity Wight Cardiac Rehab. The charity provides a structured and supervised exercise programme for people with heart conditions. ...

Police are investigating after money was stolen during a ram raid at a petrol station in Sandown, which was carried out in a stolen tipper truck. At just before 07:00 this morning (Thursday), a Nissan Cabster was reversed into the ...

The IWTTA Winter Table Tennis League 2024/2025 has concluded after 6 months of competitive play throughout 3 divisions. Teams consist of 3 players, and each match comprises 9 singles games and a doubles. Points are awarded for each individual win ...

25 of Yarmouth RNLI’s volunteers - both on and off shore - received their King’s Coronation medals, presented by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight and President of the Isle of Wight Lifeboat Board, Susie Sheldon, last Thursday ...

Newport IW FC will start next season at the Zilch Waste Stadium (Westwood Park) - the home ground of Cowes Sports FC - as Newport's new ground at Whippingham won't be ready in time. Newport ('Port') and Cowes Sports ('the ...

The Department for Transport has agreed to look at the pricing, timetables and reliability of Isle of Wight ferries following an important roundtable meeting in Cowes yesterday (Wednesday). Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP joined local MPs Joe Robertson and Richard ...

Pioneering cancer studies, including one tackling aggressive bladder cancer and another enabling earlier diagnosis of lung cancer, will be among the first to benefit from research access to Wessex NHS patient data thanks to the new Wessex Secure Data Environment ...

New research from BoyleSports has revealed the most 'overdue' National Lottery numbers, including number 21, which hasn't been seen for almost half a year, as well as the least frequently drawn digits over the last decade. For those who pay ...

The Isle of Wight is known for its peaceful beaches and green hills, but many people here also like online games. Online casinos have become a simple way to relax at home, especially when the weather is bad or you ...

The much-loved Appley Manor in Ryde is marking a major milestone this month, celebrating 30 years in business at the heart of the Isle of Wight community. Since opening its doors in 1995, the family-run venue has built a strong ...