Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A couple from the Isle of Wight will set off on a kayaking adventure around the Island’s coastline on Friday (25th April), raising funds for Retina UK in support of those living with sight loss, including one of the paddlers ...

Residents at Orchard House Care Home enjoyed a series of delightful activities to celebrate the Easter season, making it a truly memorable time for everyone. In preparation for the holiday, staff stocked up on an array of delicious chocolates, ensuring ...

2 Ryde Harriers have completed the popular Newport Marathon in South Wales. In good conditions, Dave Hunt and Tom Fallick set off in a large field and were soon into their race plans, with Dave running each mile in 5min ...

'Fair ferries or ye’ll face mutiny' - that was one of the messages from protesters who gathered outside a crucial top-level meeting between ferry bosses, a transport minister and local stakeholders this morning (Wednesday). Mike Kane MP, Minister for Aviation, ...

A team from the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is preparing to take on the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge on Saturday 3rd May, walking 106km around the coast in a bid to raise vital funds for 2 brown bears in need ...

The Isle of Wight is a perfect destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty of the UK’s coast without breaking the bank. The island is home to some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the country, and many ...

Niton Reserves won the Junior B Cup by beating Ventnor A on penalties in front of 250 spectators at the Peter Henry Ground on Tuesday evening. There was very little to choose between the 2 South Wight sides over 90 ...

A Ryde man caught driving without insurance and with cannabis in his system has been banned from the roads for 12 months and fined £120. Johnathan Spencer, 55, of St Thomas Street in Ryde, admitted drug driving and driving without ...

The former vice-chair of the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee says he is “delighted to be cleared of an entirely false allegation of bias in relation to the West Acre Park development. Following the Court of Appeal’s judgement that ...

Medina Bookshop in Cowes will host an upbeat evening of readings and environmental discussion this Saturday (26th April) at 19:00, marking the launch of a new book created to support the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project. ‘Wild Seas, Wilder Cities’ is ...