Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Former Isle of Wight Captain Ben Morley is the new Nora British 500cc Speedway Champion after a night of drama at the Smallbrook Stadium. Persistent rain in the afternoon meant that at 1 stage it might stop the event taking ...

Wednesday evening saw 80 people turn out for West Wight Road Runners' 'Let's All Run Together' event. Runners from across the Isle of Wight were invited to join the West Wight club with a choice of a 5.5-mile run, or ...

A woman has been airlifted to a mainland hospital after sustaining a significant head injury in her own home in Sandown, with an elderly male also taken to hospital. Police say the woman has sustained serious injuries as a result ...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has purchased 12 football goals to be enjoyed free of charge by locals throughout the Summer holidays.  There will be a set of goals at Downside Recreation Ground, 2 at Victoria Recreation Ground, 2 at ...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Veterans Outreach Support and Isle of Wight Council are coming together to host the first-ever Joining Forces Event in support of ...

A serious incident at an address in Sandown has seen the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance land in the middle of a residential area this morning (Friday). The distinctive yellow helicopter flew low over Perowne Way before touching ...

The Isle of Wight U11 Beach Soccer team made an impressive mark at the Beach Fest in Bournemouth on Sunday (4th August). Competing in the U13 category, the young team showcased exceptional talent and determination, defying the age and physical ...

Top-of the-table Ventnor 2nds extended their lead at the top of Division 3 (South) with a comfortable 72-run victory against Verwood at Steephill. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Ventnor reached a respectable 202-8 in their 45 overs, ...

A medical emergency in the South Wight saw the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance scrambled to Bonchurch this morning (Friday). The helicopter made the journey south, circling the skies above the village, before landing in the local area ...

Police are investigating an incident in which a man tried to grab a 12-year-old boy after offering him sweets on Pan estate in Newport. At around 14:00 on Tuesday (6th August), a 12-year-old boy was walking in Isobel Park, near ...