Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

An Isle of Wight seafront wedding and events venue has been granted a premises licence by County Hall despite noise, nuisance and safety fears.

Ryde resident Steve Deacon has secured an impressive third-place finish at the PCA Hampshire bodybuilding competition after turning years of doubt into motivation for success.

The Isle of Wight's biggest youth-focused community carnival will return to Ryde on Saturday 4th July, with this year's IW Mardi Gras celebrating Island folklore, myths and legends.

Young writers from across the Isle of Wight have shown that imagination knows no bounds - even when limited to just ten words.

The Isle of Wight’s MPs have spoken out following the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate at a British-registered yacht off the Isle of Wight.

Dimbola Museum and Galleries has launched 2 major summer exhibitions celebrating one of Britain's most influential writers and the colourful history of the Isle of Wight Festival.

Cats Protection has thanked Islanders and supporters across the UK after its campaign to reform roadside animal laws and better protect cats exceeded 176,000 signatures nationwide.

A 2-vehicle collision on the Downs road this morning (Thursday) is causing heavy traffic build-up through Downend, Ashey and Brading. 

Local forecaster IW Met Service say its set to be a warm and humid Isle of Wight Festival weekend, with temperatures on Sunday possibly hitting 28 degrees.

The presentation of the Harold Hillier Award brought together 2 influential Island horticulturalists during the annual meeting of Ventnor Friends of Wight Horticulture (VFWH)