Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Emily Katherine Dawson sat down with us to discuss AI and how important it is to use it responsibly. Q. First of all, Emily, how would you describe yourself in a few words? EKD. I’m a tech nerd who also ...

Further details surrounding the decision to put 600 staff members on notice at Vestas' Isle of Wight factory have come to light, with some hope on the horizon as around 300 jobs could be saved as part of a Government-backed ...

Collision investigators from the mainland have been called in to examine the scene of a crash in Ryde which has left a cyclist in his 70s with serious injuries. It was just before 11:00 this morning (Wednesday) that emergency services ...

Havenstreet A moved into 3rd place after a 9-1 victory over Newport Vics A in 1 of only 2 games completed in Division 1. However, Vics' Anna Joyce beat Havenstreet’s Para Champion Tom Johnson in four sets.  Vic’s Dave Hilliam ...

The Quay Folk Club - at the Quay Arts in Newport - will feature Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer as guests this Sunday (15th December). Effortlessly blending traditional material with contemporary sounds, Vicki and Jonny are 2 of the most ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed on the pad at Hovertravel’s Ryde terminal this morning (Wednesday) as flying medics respond to an emergency on the nearby Esplanade. Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service - ...

The Isle of Wight is set to shine at FOCUS 24, the premier international trade event for the film, TV, advertising and gaming industries, which is taking place at the Business Design Centre in London this week. This marks the ...

It's Merry Christmas and not so much of a Happy New Year for staff at Vestas' Isle of Wight factory as it is announced 600 jobs are at risk of redundancy. An all-staff meeting was called at the Stag Lane ...

The Christmas and New Year period can be a stressful and difficult time for many - but there are a number of mental health services available to help across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, available 24 hours a day ...

Gurnard will be the first place on the Isle of Wight to have its roads revamped with new sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), such as raingardens and tree pits, to help reduce storm overflow activity. The scheme is part of a ...