Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

In a new series of Secret Isle of Wight, Island Echo looks at 4 of the Island towns and villages that no longer exist. Island residents often complain about ever-growing towns and villages eating into our countryside. But what of ...

Ji Nash scored a hat trick as Newport put 5 goals past Totton & Eling at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon (Saturday). Port began the game on the front foot with Ji Nash opening his account in the 2nd minute (1-0). ...

A 62-year-old Newport woman who set fire to a stranger's car in Freshwater, with the blaze then spreading to a neighbouring property, is to be sentenced next year. Susan Lupton, of Dairy Crest Drive in Newport - more commonly known ...

A power cut has left as many as 300 customers in the Godshill and Sandford areas without supply this evening (Saturday). The outage was first logged at around 19:30 with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) hoping to restore power ...

This December, Mountbatten Isle of Wight warmly invites you to celebrate the memory of those you hold dear at its annual Light up a Life event. A heartfelt evening of music, readings and candle lighting will take place on Sunday ...

Island projects making a difference in their community could be eligible for a funding boost. New and existing schemes supporting Isle of Wight residents who are struggling with food, utility-related items or wider essentials are being invited to apply for ...

The sole occupant of a Nissan Micra has been taken to St Mary’s Hospital following a road traffic collision on the main road between St Helens and Bembridge this afternoon (Saturday). Emergency services were first called to the St Helens ...

Police are appealing for help locating missing man Ian Brownlow who was last seen in Ventnor this morning (Saturday). The 57-year-old was last seen on Albert Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight at 03:00 today (Saturday). Officers have been carrying out ...

Family-owned Luccombe Hotels and Shanklin Villa have proudly claimed 3 major accolades in the 2024 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, affirming their commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Luccombe Hall Hotel was awarded the prestigious Gold for Best Hotel ...

A group of Isle of Wight singers entertained the crowds at Disneyland in Paris last month after being selected by park bosses for their Disney magic. It was last year that members of Voices of the Isle of Wight applied ...