Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

If you’re looking for a new place to move to in the UK and prefer a peaceful lifestyle, the Isle of Wight could be a perfect choice. Located on the south coast of England, it’s the largest and second-most populous ...

2 males are being sought by Police after fleeing the scene of a crash in Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Saturday), which led to a van being damaged and a fence destroyed. Police were called to Harding ...

2 men from Newport, aged 31 and 24, have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and burglary after being caught by Police breaking into the Waterside Pool in Ryde overnight. At around 02:40 this morning (Saturday), entry was forced ...

Breathe Easy Isle of Wight is hosting a lung health and well-being event at Arreton Village Hall this September. Jointly hosted with the help of Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis there will be representatives from both groups available to chat to. ...

"Hoax calls can take valuable resources away from casualties at sea who are in genuine need of RNLI’s help" - that is from the operations manager of Bembridge RNLI, which was recently subject to a hoax call by repeated pranksters. ...

A survey that will help shape the future of the Island’s habitats and wildlife is due to close tomorrow (Sunday). The Island Nature Survey will influence the Isle of Wight Council’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), a nature conservation plan ...

In the only Wessex League game to be played on the Isle of Wight today (Saturday), in Division 1, 2nd-placed East Cowes Vics face midtable Ringwood Town at Beatrice Avenue. The Victorians have a 100% record in the league season ...

The Wightlink Warriors signed off their 2024 campaign with a 39 - 51 victory over the Cradley Heathens at Smallbrook Stadium on Thursday night. The Isle of wight side, who had won the first leg by 53-37 back in June, ...

Red Funnel has cancelled 2 of its overnight sailings on its East Cowes-Southampton route due to essential maintenance. The 03:00 from Southampton has been pulled for tomorrow morning (Saturday), as has the 04:30 return from East Cowes. The cross-Solent operator ...

Police are keen to hear from anyone who was affected by vehicle damage on Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes at the weekend. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called at 21:46 on Saturday 24th August to an assault and threats ...