Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Isle of Wight Ladies 2XI played the first game of the day at home on Saturday as they hosted Petersfield 2XI. The Island had some new faces starting for them, due to half term, but this did not stop them ...

Police are appealing for information following a £320 shoplifting incident at Waitrose in East Cowes last month (24th September). At around 14:25 on Tuesday 24th September a man paid for £6.90 worth of items at Waitrose on Well Street, but ...

Ofcom has awarded a new DAB radio multiplex licence covering the Isle of Wight to local community interest company Wight Digital Radio CIC, made up of local radio stations Vectis Radio and Isle of Wight Radio. Wight Digital Radio is ...

The Isle of Wight has witnessed a remarkable increase in the popularity of interactive casino games. With advances in technology, more residents are engaging with online platforms for entertainment and gaming purposes. Understanding the dynamics behind this surge can shed ...

With just days before the deadline, Islanders are being asked to vote for the Isle of Wight as the best in Europe. Shortlisted in the ‘Most Desirable Island in Europe’ category in the Wanderlust Readers Awards, the Isle of Wight ...

A dog that went missing following a serious crash in Ryde on Tuesday night has been reunited with her family. Following the crash - which took place on High Park Road as previously reported by Island Echo - Karma's owner ...

County Hall’s 'flawed' school proposals will be met with trade union resistance in their current form, a prominent trade unionist has said. Mark Chiverton, secretary of Unison’s Isle of Wight branch, spoke on behalf of the UK’s largest trade union ...

The Island's older cats are overlooked in favour of kittens and young cats who are snapped up by adopters who don’t always consider which cat would suit their lifestyle, an Isle of Wight animal charity has reported. Cats Protection Isle ...

Work is underway on a new community-led housing project in Ryde — one of the first of its kind on the Island. The innovative development will offer a mix of studio and 1-bedroom flats, available at truly affordable rents. The ...

Monday 14th October – Friday 18th October 2024 • Liam Trott, 31, of Langbridge, Newchurch pleaded guilty drug driving (cannabis). He was banned for 12 months and fined £120, as well as being ordered to pay £85 costs. • Timothy ...