Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Wight Eagles' unbeaten start to the season was ended at the weekend following a narrow defeat away at Winchester Flyers. The Island side found themselves without an experienced defender in Emma Webb, so a re-shape of the formation was needed ...

5 Degrees North have released their latest single, Carvel Lane. Named after a bus stop in Cowes, the track was recorded at Newport’s Empire Sound recording studios and was mixed and mastered by Dan Ashdown. Made up of Louis Marshall ...

In a thrilling season opener on a warm, Autumn day, the Isle of Wight Mens 2's showcased their dominance with a commanding 7-2 victory over US Portsmouth. The Island side started with a strong line-up featuring Nate Bower in goal ...

Students at Cowes Enterprise College are set to appear on television once again, as their 2022 The One Show segment with renowned chef Robert Thompson and BBC presenter Chris Bavin is being replayed on BBC Morning Live tomorrow (Friday). In ...

Ahead of National Organ Donation Week (23rd-29th September), which marks 30 years of the NHS Organ Donor Register, an Isle of Wight family has shared their story about the importance of organ donation. Last year, Isle of Wight NHS Trust ...

A local landmark in Ventnor has been awarded silver in a national vote. On Monday (16th September), the Seaside Heritage Network revealed its Bucket and Spade List of the Top 10 favourite seaside places at a celebration at The Plaza ...

Oakfield have won the Ryde & District Cup by beating holders High Park at Smallbrook on Wednesday evening. This is a big achievement for the Oakers as the club was forced to withdraw from the Island League at the start ...

Ryde Police Station will re-open to the public next month, it has been announced. It is the latest police station to be opened by the Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones following her pledge to ensure residents feel connected to ...

Motorists are reminded that a major project to replace the entire deck of Yarmouth Bridge will begin on Monday (23rd September). The work is scheduled to last up to 8 weeks during which the structure will be closed to road ...

Red Funnel has had to cancel at least 2 of its Thursday vehicle ferry sailings due to yet another technical issue. The 07:00 sailing from Southampton and the 08:30 from East Cowes have both been cancelled this morning. The cross-Solent ...