Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Wightlink has been forced to suspend its Fastcat service to and from the Isle of Wight due to a rope being caught around the prop of one of its vessels. The 15:15, 16:15, 17:15 and 18:15 sailings from Portsmouth Harbour ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway with tickets now on sale for the popular Santa Specials event. The railway’s Santa Special rides have been a favourite with Island and visiting families ...

A car has left the road and crashed into trees lining Middle Road between Carisbrooke and Calbourne, leading to the closure of the key route this afternoon (Saturday). As adverse weather conditions continue to hit the Isle of Wight, Island ...

Protyre's Steven King has been recognised for 30 years of continuous service to the Lake-based business. Steven left school on a Friday and got straight into work on the Monday morning, never looking back. His unwavering commitment and dedication over ...

Southern Housing’s extra care scheme in Ryde has been highly commended at this year’s Great British Care Awards for the South East region. Held on Friday 15th November, the awards honour some of the most incredible people and teams working ...

Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance has scrambled one of its helicopters to an incident involving HMC Vigilant at Cowes Yacht Haven this afternoon (Saturday). It was around 12:35 that an emergency call was raised, thought to concern an individual ...

The Classic Boat Museum are looking to appoint 4 new trustees as they look to continue to move the East Cowes-based museum forward. With a collection of nearly 100 boats, maritime artefacts and an extensive library and archives that occupy ...

Police have closed off part of Newport Town Centre this morning (Saturday) amid concerns for public safety as a result of a partial building collapse. Sections of masonry have fallen from the top storey of a terraced building on Pyle ...

Nettlecombe Farm has been awarded the Gold Award in the Isle of Wight Green Tourism Awards, managed by Visit Isle of Wight. This recognition celebrates the business's outstanding commitment to sustainability, eco-friendly practices, and support for the Island’s journey towards ...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced details of her annual awards ceremony which recognises and honours the invaluable contributions made by volunteers and partners to sustaining safer communities. The 2025 PCC Awards in March will shine a light ...