Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Isle of Wight Search and Rescue - more commonly known as WightSAR - has been named as a recipient of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) for 2024. The KAVS Award is the equivalent of receiving an MBE and ...

After fierce competition, East Cowes Town Council has awarded the contract for the rebuild of the town's skatepark to Betongpark Ltd. It was back in October that East cowes Town Council (ETC) secured the public funding for the major project ...

Queensgate Foundation Primary School in East Cowes has been graded as good and outstanding in a recent Ofsted inspection. Inspectors praised the behaviour of pupils at Queensgate, its ‘ambitious and broad’ curriculum and the extensive range of activities, events and ...

More than 100,000 people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have used services offered by community pharmacists since December 2023 which has freed up many GP appointments. Community pharmacies can now offer a number of different services including free ...

The Isle of Wight is well known for its scenic environments and natural beauty —and perhaps, for many, it offers a unique source of inspiration. As such, the Isle of Wight is becoming a top destination for many creative industries, ...

All across Europe, online gambling has grown in popularity as an easy accessible digital entertainment source. This trend is also visible in the Isle of Wight, where an increase in interest towards online casino platforms has been present. One platform ...

Environmental Health inspectors have handed Busy Bee Garden Centre's Olive Tree Restaurant a shock 1-star food hygiene rating, but the owners have called into question whether the issues raised warranted such a massive downgrade. The popular restaurant was last visited ...

Despite a neighbour's fierce opposition to the plans, a new 'low cost' House of Multiple Occupation - more commonly known as a HMO - is to be established in Newport. The Isle of Wight Council has approved Ryan Newman’s proposal ...

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council's annual family-friendly Day of Christmas event is back, with the festive event taking place this coming Saturday (16th November) from 10:00-18:00. St James’ Square, St Thomas’ Square and the Parish Centre (opposite Subway) will be ...

The 19th-century Northwood House in Cowes could have facilities upgraded as part of a proposed renovation. Northwood House Charitable Trust has applied for listed building consent to enhance Northwood House’s catering and toilet facilities, currently described as ‘poor’. The house ...