Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Joe Robertson MP has launched a new Business Forum for Ryde, in order to better connect local business with each other and local decision makers. The new forum does not seek to replace other organisations in Ryde the MP says, ...

You can make a strong case that The Masters isn’t just golf’s greatest event, but sport's greatest event. There’s simply nothing like it. From the perfectly manicured fairways to the seemingly never-ending sunshine and those iconic green jackets, it’s a ...

A Shanklin man who crashed his motorbike into a stationary car at Binstead - and was later found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash - has been banned from the roads for 29 ...

Virgin Radio UK has added Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival to its festival partnerships for this Summer, alongside being official broadcast partners for CarFest, Latitude and Hardwick Festivals. The station will be broadcasting from the Isle of Wight, ...

Wight Eagles Ladies produced a sensational attacking display as they scored 12 away at Pace Ladies last weekend. The opening 10 minutes saw a balanced contest, but the Island side soon took control, with young forwards Jess Green and Millie ...

Southern Vectis, in partnership with Isle of Wight Council, has successfully secured Department for Transport investment for a further 9 double decker electric buses on the Isle of Wight. The Department for Transport (DfT) had previously awarded funding from its ...

A personal trainer from the Isle of Wight has celebrated her 60th birthday with a trio of podium finishes at the Arnold’s Sports Festival in Brazil, just 2  years after deciding to take up bodybuilding. Pearl Dobson marked a milestone ...

2 books have been published by Ordnance Survey with the needs of Isle of Wight ramblers in mind. Short Walks Made Easy Isle of Wight is a book specifically written for those with little walking experience, the less able, or ...

The Isle of Wight Council's Adult Community Learning team has unveiled its new Summer programme, featuring a diverse range of workshops and courses. From ICT to arts, crafts, and health and wellbeing activities, the programme promises something for everyone. Additionally, ...

An Isle of Wight campaign group’s 'historic' challenge against a County Hall planning decision will be heard in the second highest court in the land over the next few days. Greenfields (IOW) Ltd’s bid to stop 473 homes being built ...