An IT blunder has revealed that the Government is set to give Hampshire’s new mayoral authority £1.3billion over the next ...

A technique that encourages rivers to re-shape themselves has transformed a precious Isle of Wight chalk stream. Stage Zero Restoration (SZR) is an approach popular in the USA and gaining traction in ...

From 1st April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to support people facing financial hardship. This follows the Government Spending ...

Isle of Wight Heritage Island Echo dives into the Isle of Wight's history, exploring all manner of topics from the railways to famous faces, local inventions to natural wonders and plenty more in ...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published ...

Ventnor 2nd XV have surged to the top of the Hampshire Premiership South table following a commanding 62–17 bonus-point victory over a strong and experienced Southampton side at Watcombe Bottom. The ...

A total of 6 Isle of Wight organisations have secured funding from The National Heritage Lottery Fund, to deliver projects that shine a light on the rich history of the Island. Ranging from capturing ...

Dame Ellen MacArthur has paid tribute to Frank Fletcher – CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust- as he celebrates 20 remarkable years at the helm. Having taken over the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust ...

Island Echo has once again teamed up with Southern Vectis to bring you Light up the Wight – your official guide to the very best Christmas Lights and a competition for households shining bright for ...

I watched a seaplane land yesterday at Colwell. That’s what we need instead of wasting breath on crying for a tunnel or bridge. A fleet of seaplanes (built in Cowes) would do the trick as it will only ...

‘Wonderful and fantastic’ staff at the East Cowes Jhoots Pharmacy have not been paid in 3 months, an Isle of Wight councillor has highlighted. Independent East Cowes representative Karl Love voiced ...

Dozens of classic tractors are set to take to Island roads next weekend as the Vectis Vintage Tractor & Engine Club holds its annual charity run in aid of the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support ...