Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A woman was airlifted to hospital from the beach at Shanklin yesterday afternoon (Monday) after being pulled from the water by a member of the public. HM Coastguard launched a large-scale response to an emergency call received at around 16:30 ...

The Labour Government has confirmed that millions of pounds allocated to Ryde via a new Town Board will be delivered. The previous Conservative Government announced that 75 UK towns, including Ryde, would benefit from £20million each of Government money, however, ...

The Cowes Floating Bridge service across the River Medina has been suspended this morning (Tuesday) due to a cable that needs replacing. The Isle of Wight Council says that 'usual operational wear and tear' means that a cable needs to ...

Women from around the South - including Portsmouth, Southampton, Eastleigh, the New Forest and the Isle of Wight - travelled to Westminster to protest on Budget Day (Wednesday 30th October). Members of Solent & Isle of Wight Women Against State ...

Despite Loungers’ licensing application being granted at a recent committee hearing and a planning application submitted, Loungers is no longer able to proceed with the transformation of this location.  Despite a marketing campaign, there has been no interest from religious ...

The Isle of Wight Council has reached a major milestone by submitting the long-awaited Island Planning Strategy (IPS) to Government. This is a significant step forward in the plan-making process and passes the IPS over to the Planning Inspectorate who ...

Nominating someone for an award is a fantastic way to acknowledge their hard work, influence, and contributions to their field and to society. Having conducted some research in this area, we chose to participate in the Top 100 Influential People ...

A community support worker who was found slumped at the wheel whilst high on ketamine following a crash on The Downs back in March, has been handed a community order and banned from the roads for 19-months. 36-year-old Sam Tilbury, ...

Monkey Haven Primate Rescue Centre - based near Newport - are attempting to raise £10,000 for vital veterinary treatment for their gibbon Xhabu, who fell ill last week. Their Xhabu Recovery Appeal has already raised close to £5,000 since it ...

An electric car and a bus have collided on a mini roundabout in Newport this evening (Monday) forcing the closure of one of the main roads through the town. Police have closed South Street in both directions as a result ...