Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Police are working with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service's Arson Taskforce to investigate a series of suspicious fires at Sandown's derelict Ocean Hotel. The once-grand seaside hotel was badly damaged by a blaze back in May ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary's Fraud Safeguarding Team is reminding Islanders to be aware of unexpected calls, which could be a scam. If you are contacted by anyone and told to move your money to keep it safe, stop. ...

Britt, a Toggenburg Goat that has been part of Tapnell Farm Park since the very beginning, has sadly died. The West Wight attraction has announced, with great sadness, the passing of its beloved Britt, who the keepers had looked after ...

The Wight Dolphins training team has been busy with 6 divers successfully achieving BSAC certifications in the past few weeks. The club has its own fully approved British Sub Aqua Club diving instructors, who volunteer their own time to provide ...

The Speedway season continues at Smallbrook stadium on Thursday with more British titles up for the taking. Having witnessed the NORA 500cc British Championships last week, this week it’s the turn of the NORA Freelance Installations British 500cc Upright Championships ...

Blackwater Mill Care Home was transformed into a vibrant beachside retreat for the Blackwater Beach Festival. The day kicked off with a delicious barbeque feast, meticulously crafted by the talented kitchen team, setting the perfect tone for the festivities. Residents ...

Ballyrags Comedy Club returns to Fubar in Ryde tomorrow (Thursday) for another night of top-notch comedy, with Bobby Mair - as seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Russell Howard's Good News - headlining. The ...

Ryde’s smallest art gallery - Re:Box - is marking its 2nd anniversary this month with an installation that celebrates the Museum of Ryde. Local creative Naomi Baisley, while studying for her MA in Graphic Design, became intrigued by the ‘Rydeosaurs’ ...

'Enter and View' representatives from Healthwatch Isle of Wight visited 6 local residential care and nursing homes earlier this year as part of its focused work on adult social care, with mainly positive findings. Enter and View is a statutory ...

The Mayor of Ventnor has described his council as being 'in a dire financial situation' – and it could mean the end of a free parking scheme. Councillor Steve Cooper made the remarks at Ventnor Town Council’s August meeting on ...