Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Almost 900,000 flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for those who are eligible for this year’s campaign, which starts on Thursday (3rd October).  Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to ...

The Isle of Wight Festival has been nominated for 'Best Large Festival' at the UK Festival Awards 2024 - and Islanders are being asked to support the event by casting a vote. This year's 4-day spectacular saw headline performances from ...

A Cowes couple have appealed an Isle of Wight Council decision to refuse planning permission for an 'intrusive' extension application. Mr and Mrs Galvin want to put in a first and second-floor extension at a building known as The Studio ...

The Isle of Wight Council and the Police have said enough is enough and have begun boarding up the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown at the taxpayer's cost. Contractors Vectis Group Security arrived in the seaside town today (Monday) to ...

Isle of Wight bodybuilder Pearl Dobson has won Gold in the Tsunami Showdown Pro Qualifier this weekend in Metz, France. This follows a very hard-fought second placing at the 2bros Regional competition in Maidenhead last weekend Pearl - who lives ...

More than 30 years have passed since the last carnival made its way through the streets of East Cowes, but the local community is exploring plans to revive the annual procession. A meeting is being held at the Parkside Pavillion ...

Plans to renew dog controls across the Island have gone out to consultation today (Monday) after the Isle of Wight Council let the existing legal orders lapse. Public Spaces Protection Orders, or PSPOs, allow the Isle of Wight Council to ...

A Royal Air Force veteran from the Isle of Wight has joined the Help for Heroes wheelchair basketball team after impressing coaches at an exhibition match designed to showcase the sport. Gary Butler from East Cowes, who was medically discharged ...

A serious incident at a block of flats in Lake has led to a residential street being cordoned off by the emergency services this afternoon (Monday). Police, fire and ambulance crews are all in attendance at Flintcroft Gardens where the ...

The plethora of terminology associated with horse racing can leave people unfamiliar with the sport completely baffled. If you visit sites where you can bet on horse racing, you will find a host of common betting terms which may be ...