Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

In this weeks edition of Parkhurst Prisoners, Island Echo looks at the remarkable career of Brynley Fussell, who briefly became the world's most famous pilot. The story of Bryn Fussell stealing a plane from Bembridge Aerodrome has already been told ...

A 31-year-old man caught in possession of a knife has been arrested after 2 people were assaulted during a disturbance at a property in Bembridge. Police were called at 19:38 on Friday evening (9th August) to reports of an incident ...

Twins Josh and Caleb Neale created double trouble for their opponents as both scored in Vics' opening win against Hamworthy United at Beatrice Avenue in Wessex Division 1. It has been a good start of the season for Isle of ...

The late Duke of Edinburgh A £4.7million coastal protection scheme for the Seaview Duver frontage, between Oakhill Road and Springvale, was officially opened by the late Duke of Edinburgh on this day 20 years ago - 10th August 2004. Constructed ...

The deadline to apply for a share of SSEN Distribution’s £3million Powering Communities to Net Zero fund in this year‘s round is fast approaching, and those interested in seeking grant support for projects are being urged to complete their applications ...

Concerns for a number of swimmers reported to be in distress in the vicinity of Ryde Pier has led to a multi-agency response this afternoon (Saturday). Solent Coastguard is coordinating a large scale search and rescue operation on the Esplanade ...

RNLI representatives from Cowes recently participated in a special photo moment – One Moment for One Crew – to create a photographic record of those involved with the lifesaving charity in this, its 200th anniversary year. The charity, which was ...

An 83-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident at a home in Sandown yesterday morning (Friday). As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services rushed to a bungalow on The Ridgeway, off Perowne Way, ...

A plethora of local youth football teams recently took part in the Beach Soccer Youth Championships at Appley Beach in Ryde. As the sun set on the golden beaches, the Isle of Wight transformed into a vibrant arena of youthful ...

Islander Jane Ridley has embarked on a mammoth challenge of cycling the length of Britain from John O’Groats to Lands End in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch. Joining Jane - albeit not on 2 wheels - is her good ...