Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

East Cowes Vics beat Amesbury Town by a single goal at Beatrice Avenue to maintain their 100% record in the season to date. Vics manager Alex Smith had to make 2 enforced changes: with Jacob Reynolds and Toby Snow unavailable, ...

A drink and drug driver from Whippingham who crashed his Ford Focus before fleeing the scene has admitted his guilt at court. 32-year-old Michael Knight pleaded guilty to 4 charges when he appeared before Magistrates on Friday morning (23rd August). ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is taking part in a surrender and compensation scheme for zombie-style knives and zombie-style machetes being launched by the Government on Monday (26th August). The scheme will see a 1-month surrender period for owners ...

Vectis Historic Vehicle Club (VHVC) have donated £1,000 to Ability Dogs 4 Young People. Following the VHVC Ltd Club Open Day - which regularly raises donations for charity - the organisation contacted Ability Dogs 4 Young People’s CEO Carol Court, ...

A body has been found during the search for missing 18-year-old Chris Koppany, Police have confirmed. The discovery was made this morning (Saturday) during the second day of a major search operation involving Police, HM Coastguard and WightSAR. Chris was ...

The vibrant creativity of Isle of Wight artists will be showcased at the annual Open Studios event between now and Sunday 8th September 2024. Steeped in a rich history of fostering community and creativity, the event opens doors — quite literally ...

Last month's Summer Funday at Arreton Barns raised a staggering £1,250 for Island-based charity, The Wight Brainy Bunch. Families descended upon the sunny Arreton Barns on Sunday 28th July for a wonderful day filled with traditional fairground games, quirky stalls, ...

Mountbatten Isle of Wight has rolled out a brand new adaptive vehicle, supplied by Island-based charity, the Tennyson Memorial Ambulance Trust. The shiny new VW Caddy also sports a historic registration number — one that has been used since 1966. ...

The search for missing 18-year-old Chris Koppany has entered a second day, with Police and HM Coastguard back out in Ryde in a bid to locate the teenager. Chris was last seen on Binstead Beach at around 19:00 on Thursday ...

The weekend has not got off to a great start for Red Funnel with the cancellation of at least 2 vehicle ferry crossings and 2 Red Jet sailings due to yet more technical issues. The cross-Solent operator is advising that ...