Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A 57-year-old Ryde man arrested after several blocks of cocaine were found at The Pepperpot last October, has been released with no further action. It was on the morning of the 15th October that a member of the public alerted ...

Cowes Sports have won their first game of the 2024/25 season with an away victory at previously undefeated AFC Stoneham this afternoon (Saturday). Stoneham - who are 1 of the favourites for promotion from the Wessex Premier - predictably dominated ...

Oktoberfest is one of the world’s oldest, biggest and longest parties - and the celebrations are heading to GG's Bar & Restaurant in Newport next week. Islanders are being given the opportunity to don traditional lederhosen and dirndl dresses before ...

Are you ready to lace up your walking shoes and explore the stunning beauty of the Isle of Wight? With just 1 week to go, the multi-award-winning Isle of Wight Walking Festival is set to kick off... From 5th-13th October, ...

An Isle of Wight Council officer removed a controversial Newport housing plan from a planning committee agenda due to advertised information 'concerns'. Strategic manager for planning and infrastructure delivery, Oliver Boulter, decided a readvertised application for a 12-house development, including ...

As the chilly winds sweep across the Isle of Wight, you might be wondering how to keep yourself entertained during the long winter nights. Whether you're a local or a visitor, we've got you covered with some fantastic ideas to ...

Isle of Wight man Osman 'Os' Cole is to take on the London Marathon next year to raise money for blind veterans despite having recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He is hoping to raise £2,000 or more for the ...

The team behind the Isle of Wight Council’s contentious school plans headed to a Ryde school on Thursday for a consultation event discussing its possible closure. Council officers including Ashley Whittaker presented the Island’s school place planning proposals for 2023 ...

Ryde Town Hall Trust is calling on all residents, stakeholders and grant funders to support them in their efforts to transform the much-loved but neglected town centre building. Dear residents, stakeholders and grant funders. "We can all see that Ryde ...

Healthwatch Isle of Wight has warned that temporary pharmacy closures are adding to the deepening crisis in the sector. In 2022-23, there were 11,414 community pharmacies in England, including 313 across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. However, data from ...