Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Isle of Wight finished their season in glorious sunshine at Wootton Rec by hosting a touring side - Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) RFC on Saturday (17th May). The tourists arrived on the back of a resounding 54-0 win ...

Parkdean Resorts has received the coveted TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024, with its popular Isle of Wight holiday parks among those recognised for outstanding guest experiences. The award, based on consistently positive feedback from visitors, highlights the high standards ...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is piloting a new service to support patients experiencing postmenopausal bleeding on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The service offers faster, more efficient testing with the aim of reducing unnecessary invasive procedures. There has been ...

UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) has appointed Catherine Dixon as its new Chief Executive Officer. With an exceptional track record in leadership and management across education, social justice, legal and health sectors, Cat brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion ...

Isle of Wight parents will have to pay more for Post 16 SEN travel assistance from September, it has been confirmed. Director of Children’s Services, Ashley Whittaker, has approved changes to the Isle of Wight Council’s Post 16 Transport Policy ...

Funding for the Isle of Wight’s community pantries could be slashed by 46% as part of the council’s latest Household Support Fund (HSF) plan - a move that has sparked strong criticism and a formal call-in by councillors. Cllr Debbie ...

If you're building an iGaming startup but find yourself slowed down by endless licensing paperwork or rigid technical barriers, you're not alone. Across Europe, many promising teams stall before launch, not due to weak ideas, but because complex requirements block ...

Sunshine is a mood, but so is sunburn It’s that time of year again: days are getting longer, sleeves are getting shorter, and suddenly, the sun feels less like a friend and more like a bossy neighbour who doesn’t respect ...

The UK gambling industry is facing stricter regulation but there are also fears of tax rises. Last month saw the Labour Government announce that there is to be a reform of the remote gambling tax system and this has greatly ...

A dramatic increase in online gambling among Britain’s older population has raised concerns among experts. Recent figures from the UK Gambling Commission reveal that 39% of individuals aged 65–74 have gambled online in the past month, marking a staggering 124% ...