Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Creative colleagues at NOSY have been on a mission to tidy some of the Island’s popular recreational spaces. The team, who provide purpose-driven marketing and design services, were joined by other helpers for their latest ‘Rubbish Networking’ event last week. ...

Red Funnel has confirmed that it will be running a revised timetable on its vehicle ferry service until at least Friday, as engineers battle to bring Red Eagle back into service. The troubled Raptor-class ferry was pulled from service on ...

There are just 4 weeks to go before the Autumn Isle of Wight Walking Festival, celebrating 25 years in 2024. The popular multi-award winning event takes place between 5th-13th October on the UK’s largest island, 1 of only 7 UNESCO ...

A fresh yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with up to 60mm of rainfall, thunder and lighting expected overnight tonight (Saturday) and into Sunday.  IW Met Service says that heavy showers will ...

The urgent need to prevent a 43-foot motor cruiser with an engine being involved in a Solent shipping lane collision led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat on Friday evening. The motor cruiser, with a total of 6 people ...

Pan Together - the local charity which exists to support and provide a community hub for the residents of East Newport - is continuing to see its services used by a large number of people. 94% of places in England ...

Both Cowes Sports and Newport IW FC have home ties today (Saturday). At the Zilch Waste Stadium (Westwood Park), the Yachtsmen will be seeking their first league win of the season to date against unbeaten Andover New Street, who currently ...

The ability to comment on stories published by Island Echo has returned following the launch of the new website - but there are some changes to take note of... Despite months of planning and a team of experts working behind ...

A meeting discussing plans that threaten the closure of Oakfield Primary School in Ryde had an 'incredible' turnout at St John’s Church Hall last night (Thursday). Councillor Michael Lilley chaired the Ryde Appley and Elmfield ward meeting and told attendees he ...

Crowds of holidaymakers lined the coasts of the Isle of Wight to witness a burning ship according to newspaper reports of 6th September1924. The 2,626 German steamship Bosphorus was sighted 2 miles off the Needles flying the signal: “I am ...