Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Julie Miller and Shawn Ford took the silverware in Shanklin and Sandown’s Tetlow Salvers competition played on Sunday (4th August). 14 teams took to the course vying to win this mixed Greensomes Stableford.  It was a tight fought competition with ...

Wightlink will be running a revised timetable on its Fishbourne-Portsmouth route tomorrow (Friday) due to the absence of yet another essential crew member. Staffing troubles will once again impact the cross-Solent firm's operation as tourists flock to the Isle of ...

Isle Access has announced the appointment of Steve Wells as their dedicated Cycling Coordinator. Steve will spearhead the charity’s accessible cycling ‘Isle Riders’ events, providing unique opportunities for individuals and groups to become active members of the Isle Riders community. ...

Jordan Browne Newport began their new season with an emphatic win over visiting Lymington Town with captain  Jordan Browne hitting a hat trick in the opening 45 minutes. The game began with a presentation for Jordan for scoring 100 goals ...

2 white-tailed eagle chicks have fledged from a nest in England, only the 2nd time these iconic birds have bred here for over 240 years. The chicks were reared by a pair of white-tailed eagles released on the Isle of ...

Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor is finally set to re-open tomorrow (Friday) following the completion of a major safety scheme. The road was closed on safety grounds in mid-February when tonnes of rocks fell from the cliff face onto the ...

The launch of a drone corridor between the mainland and Cowes has been pushed back a week to enable the Isle of Wight Council to further engage with concerned residents. The commercial operation – a collaboration between Vodafone, Inteliports and ...

A U-turn by health bosses means that Wootton will retain its local doctor's surgery after all, but a new surgery at Riverway in Newport will still be built. Island Echo reported in 2022 that the existing doctor’s surgery at Brannon Way would ...

The Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water have agreed a new partnership to transform roads across the Island in an effort to cut storm overflows and flood risks. A memorandum of understanding will see both organisations create nature-based sustainable ...

Golf's charm and competitive spirit recently came to the forefront at the Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club's annual tournament on the Isle of Wight. This year's event was a resounding success, showcasing not only impressive golfing talent but also a ...