Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

If you are looking to relive your youth and walk into a betting shop on the Isle of Wight, your choices are essentially limited to just Ladbrokes and Betfred. Given the limited options available to residents, inevitably you will find ...

Office life isn’t just about meeting deadlines and climbing the corporate ladder. Beneath the surface, subtle psychological forces shape interactions, decisions, and overall workplace wellbeing. Understanding these hidden dynamics can be the key to not just surviving, but thriving at ...

As the Grand National approaches, excitement is building for the one race that truly captures the imagination of the public. Whether you’re a seasoned racing fan or a once-a-year punter picking a name that stands out, millions will tune in ...

Versatile sportsman Craig Brown has qualified for the UK Pool Open in Telford. In addition to playing pool, Craig - brother of darts player Keegan - is an accomplished darts and snooker player. Craig last hit the news in February ...

Through a pivotal programme delivered by local firm Diamond Adventures, every Isle of Wight Primary School will receive a completely free day trip to London - thanks to support from sponsors WightFibre and Red Funnel. For some local children, this ...

A medical emergency at a popular pub in Ryde has seen emergency services respond to the town centre this afternoon (Monday), with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance scrambled from the mainland. Police, fire crews and paramedics are all ...

A sign warning motorists of crossing peacocks has been erected outside an Isle of Wight pub. Hare and Hounds - located on Downend Road - took to their Facebook page over the weekend to show off the new sign which ...

Belgrave Road in Ventnor is set to be closed for several weeks - if not months - as the Isle of Wight Council looks to carry out further stability assessments, before then instructing even more assessments. It was on 8th ...

Ryde Rowing Club has announced that Wightlink has extended its sponsorship of the club for another year, with the new agreement running through to December 2025. Wightlink’s continued support via its Wightlink in the Community initiative provides essential assistance for ...

Almost 15,000 homes and businesses in Ryde and Newport can now order Full Fibre broadband through the Openreach network, with the town of Sandown next in line. Openreach engineers have been hard at work to bring ultrafast broadband to more ...