Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight Council has given conditional approval for plans to develop a brand new film and television studio in East Cowes. Medina Studios Ltd’s development proposal includes 4 sound stages, 2 workshops, production support facilities, parking and landscaping ...

A Ventnor hotelier highlighted the 'evil' of Mods, Rockers and Leatherjackets in a letter to the Isle of Wight Mercury on 25th September 1964. That Saturday night, a fight had broken out near Alexandra Gardens, which resulted in several men ...

Ventnor kicked off the new season in Hampshire Countires 3 with a promising performance against a strong Aldershot and Fleet side which was undone by a lack of discipline.   Ventnor had the better of the opening phases with the new ...

Police are hoping to reunite several stolen items with their rightful owners following a series of burglaries in Ryde last year. It was in September 2023 that David Dunford went on a spree of break-ins with 3 shops targeted inside ...

Dimbola Museum & Galleries in Freshwater are to exhibit Portrait of Britain Winner Dave Shrimpton. Dave Shrimpton is a wet plate collodion photographer who uses vintage cameras to produce his art. He cites the work of Julia Margaret Cameron as ...

Whether you win or lose, there’s something about betting that keeps you coming back for more. Science would say it’s because of the dopamine that hits your brain whenever you feel rewarded by placing bets. There is science behind casino ...

Parents gathered at Cowes Primary School on Monday for a tense question and answer session with Isle of Wight Council officers about the potential closure of the school. Ashley Whittaker, Director of Children’s Services, chaired the evening meeting which discussed ...

Following a celebration of golf last week, it was a return to competition golf at Westridge on Sunday with the British Lung Foundation Trophy competed for. In the Scratch Competition, the reigning Champion was unavailable to defend his title, opening ...

A deep fat fryer fire at the Merrie Gardens pub in Lake has seen a response from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service this lunchtime (Wednesday). 4 appliances from Sandown, Newport and Ryde - and an aerial ...

Understanding the Role of an Interpol Lawyer In an increasingly interconnected world, the role of an Interpol lawyer has become more critical than ever. Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization, plays a pivotal role in facilitating international police cooperation. Its ...