Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A boat fire off the Hampshire coast delayed Ryde Beach Lifeguards' annual Cross Solent Swim on Saturday, with participants later battling strong tidal currents to complete the challenge.

PHOTOS: Competitors completed the 1.8-mile challenge in favourable conditions.

Concern over the real risk of a wildfire developing on a stretch of coastline near Ventnor has been raised after 2 separate sections of timber were found alight this morning (Tuesday).

The defendant, who is known as a serial nuisannce to the emergency services said "they don't want to do their job; their excuse is conflict of interest - they all hate me".

A historic railway porter's trolley once used at Ryde Pier Head has been donated by Wightlink to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for restoration and display.

Fresh plans have been submitted for a controversial 44-home development at Birch Close in Freshwater.

An iconic propeller from the world's largest passenger hovercraft has been refurbished and now takes pride of place as part of Isle of Wight Council regeneration works in East Cowes.

Isle of Wight actress Anna Constable has landed a role in EastEnders, joining the long-running BBC soap as Jodie, the youngest sister of Nicola Mitchell.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has descended upon the quite village of Seaview this afternoon.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the newly transformed Albany Green in East Cowes.