Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Families across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to embrace their wild side this Easter with a range of free activities from the wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. From butterfly-spotting adventures to crafty kite-making and even creating your own Moon ...

Curtains are a necessary part of home decor, playing both a functional and aesthetic role. The latest curtain trends for 2025 bring a fresh wave of styles and innovations that blend modern design with functionality. With design preferences shifting, homeowners ...

A new riverside restaurant could be coming to an Isle of Wight mental health and wellbeing centre as part of a scheme to give the site a ‘multi-faceted’ use. Vicki Haworth, on behalf of the Isorropia Foundation, has put forward ...

The Bay CE School in Sandown has recently started a free Breakfast Club, open to all students at the secondary site from 07:30-08:20 every weekday. It is designed to support student well-being, improve concentration and enhance academic achievement. Approximately 150 ...

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub is getting ready to open its doors to the public tomorrow (Tuesday) as the COVID-19 spring vaccination programme begins. The hub is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to adults over 75 years and to those aged over 18 ...

A contentious bid to build a 20m 5G mast in what was described by a County Councillor as a 'ridiculous position' has been turned down by Isle of Wight Council planners. County Hall rejected Mobile Broadband Network Limited’s (MBNL) prior ...

The traditional image of seaside towns often includes fish and chips, candyfloss, and the sound of loose change clinking in amusement arcades. For many coastal communities like those on the Isle of Wight, arcades have been a nostalgic part of ...

The roar of the crowd, the clash of bodies, the strategic brilliance of a perfectly executed play – these elements define the visceral thrill of rugby. Yet, a parallel world of strategic depth and calculated risk exists in the realm ...

A dog that caused a woman puncture wounds to the arm during an incident in Oakfield earlier this week has been put to sleep, Police have confirmed. It was at just gone 18:30 on Wednesday (26th March) that Hampshire & ...

In a new regular feature on Island Echo, Charlie Panayi, CEO of Red Squirrel Property Shop, gives a monthly update on the Isle of Wight’s property market… The property market is constantly evolving, with estate agents always looking for new ways ...