Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Unbeaten Shanklin kept up the pressure on Ventnor and W&B at the top of Harwoods Division 1 with an entertaining 2-4 victory over Bembridge at Steyne Park on Saturday. Shanklin came out on top courtesy of a a brace from ...

Flash flooding that has swamped central parts of the Isle of Wight has led to firefighters assisting a stranded motorist caught in deep flood water. Torrential downpours that initially hit around 10:00 this morning (Sunday) have caused sudden flooding across ...

Ryde Town Council has announced that they have been awarded funding by the South Western Railway Customer & Communities Investment Fund and SNG to deliver a series of community cookery sessions. These sessions are designed to bring people together, promote ...

The body of a woman has tragically been pulled from the sea in Shanklin this morning (Sunday). It was around 09:40 that HM Coastguard was alerted to a possible person in the water off the Esplanade, prompting the launch of ...

Age UK Isle of Wight is campaigning against the means-testing of Winter Fuel Payment (WFP), with new estimates showing that up to 2 million pensioners in need of assistance to stay warm this winter may be left without support. With ...

Island Echo examines the colourful career of Jabez Spencer Balfour, whose Liberator company enclosed Brading Haven before he fled to Argentina and was imprisoned in Parkhurst for a multi-million-pound fraud. Did you know that the man who built the embankment ...

When it comes to protecting your rights during an arrest, being informed is your best ally. In this article, we'll explore the key aspects of international arrest warrants, the types of warrants, and the urgent steps you need to take ...

A house for sale on the landslide-hit Leeson Road in Ventnor is listed on the local property market with a guide price of just £10. As previously reported by Island Echo, homeowners in the area were forced to evacuate their ...

A goal from Elliot Wheeler 4 minutes from the full time whistle saw East Cowes Victoria take all 3 points from their trip to Dorset this afternoon (Saturday). Manager Alex Smith made one change to last weeks game against Ringwood, ...

The Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has revealed that its collaborative approach has led to significant progress in reducing serious violence across the 2 counties. The VRP’s Annual Report for 2023-2024 just published showcases ...