Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

In the only Wessex League game to be played on the Isle of Wight today, East Cowes Victoria face Whitchurch United 'the Jam Boys' at Beatrice Avenue. Vics are currently top of Wessex League Division 1, having won 7 of ...

Strings Bar & Venue has announced a rare and extraordinary night of music featuring Chicane, the globally acclaimed pioneer of Trance music, next February. Known for crafting some of the most iconic sounds of the genre, the show on Saturday ...

A Shanklin man who used a 'For Sale' board to damage a shop front, because he was angry that his landlord was selling-up, has been handed a conditional discharge. Daniel Tredinnick, 48, of Western Road, admitted causing criminal damage to ...

Police are appealing for information after an incident where an Audi was driven aggressively on Gills Cliff Road. The incident occurred between 13:25 and 13:50 last Friday (20th September). A blue Audi was driven aggressively, getting very close to the bumper ...

A man in his 60s has been arrested by Police are allegedly trying to coax a 3-year-old girl away with the lure of sweets in Freshwater this morning (Friday). The shocking incident is said to have occurred in the School ...

Chefs from 2 much-loved Isle of Wight restaurants have gone into battle with the cream of the country’s curry industry, going head-to-head for the title of the UK’s King or Queen of Spice. Jila Miah, a chef at Tamarind restaurant ...

The Government’s Household Support Fund will help struggling families with the costs of essentials this Winter by providing an extra £54million to 19 local authorities in the South East. The funding will help the 800,000 households living in poverty in ...

Virginia's local businesses are caught in a frustrating impasse as the debate over skilled games continues to stall. These games, which have become a contentious issue in the state, are often compared to slot machines due to their similar appearance ...

Residents, staff, and visitors at Orchard House Care Home in Newport came together to raise money for Macmillan Foundation on Friday, demonstrating the home’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the wider community. The event was marked by a ...

The owners of local homecare provider Right At Home Isle of Wight, have been recognised nationally for their outstanding achievements. Vicky and Paul Butler, who operate Right at Home Isle of Wight, have been named winners in the Great British ...