Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Newport Golf Club recently ran a golf day to raise money for the Royal British Legion. 64 golfers played in the event on Saturday 9th November, with the winners of the ‘Tommy Trophy’ being Pete Tizard, Steve Newman, Elaine White ...

Southern Vectis is highlighting the challenges faced by local boys and men when it comes to education and work this International Men’s Day. With many men behind the wheels of its buses - and working within other areas of the ...

Work to sink 3 boreholes on Ventnor's Leeson Road, the deepest of which reaches a depth of 130m, is expected to finish this week - but there is still no word on when the key A-road will re-open. 2 of ...

Timpson - a national retailer that specialises in key cutting, watch and shoe repairs - is finally coming to Ryde's Tesco Extra. Tesco has long been looking to host a Timpson store on-site for many years but planning hurdles and ...

A 58-year-old man faces a charge of causing death by careless driving more than 2 years after a cyclist was killed in the village of Shorwell. It was on 5th June 2022 that 64-year-old Professor Simon McQueen-Mason - who was ...

Horse racing played a crucial role in shaping the island's culture and economy, yet both historians and visitors have often overlooked it. In this article, we look at the picturesque Isle of Wight, located near the southern coast of England, ...

The list of adjustments you must make while moving to a new country is endless and one important aspect is trying to work your way through the whole entertainment landscape. Online gambling for Hong Kong expats who have relocated to ...

Reports and Data expects the global transcription market to increase by a CAGR of 6.1% in the next few years. This is not surprising at all because businesses can reap the benefits of these services. Of course, it is the ...

A pensioner at the centre of an attempted murder probe has been released under investigation, Police have confirmed. As first reported by Island Echo, an 83-year-old male was detained by Police on suspicion of attempting to murder a woman at ...

A Singapore-based hospitality company is days away from completing on the purchase of Sandown's Trouville Hotel, marking the first change in ownership for more than 45 years, Island Echo understands. The 88-bedroom property, situated on the Esplanade between Premier Inn ...