Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

After extensive restoration work, Appley Tower is welcoming the public through the door once again. The essential repairs, that began in November 2023, have been completed, safeguarding the future of the iconic landmark on Ryde seafront. The project has been ...

Firefighters rushed to HMP Isle of Wight this morning (Tuesday) following reports of a fire in a cell Crews were called to HMP Isle of Wight at around 11:10, following reports of a fire in a cell. Firefighters worked quickly ...

A fire at Sandown's derelict Ocean Hotel last night (Monday) was started deliberately Police have said. Crews from Cowes, Newport, Ventnor and the Aerial Ladder Platform from Ryde were called to the scene shortly after 19:00, with officers from Hampshire ...

Network Ryde Youth Service have officially opened the doors to their newly renovated youth centre in central Ryde. The project which was awarded a £578,000 Youth Investment Fund grant has seen the Grade II listed building (formerly known as St ...

The first set of walks have been released for the Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival. Celebrating 25 years, the Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival takes place from 5th to 13th October, with a range of new walks and ...

Southern Vectis is working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Street Pastors to create a late night Safe Space at Newport Bus Station.  The pilot, which will see pastors and police officers in the Southern Vectis travel shop ...

A 21-year-old man has been arrested following an exposure incident in The Bay yesterday (Monday 5th August). Police were deployed following reports of a male exposing himself on Sandown Beach. Using their E-bikes, Police were quickly on scene and arrested ...

(L-R) Emily and her brother Aidan Island girl Emily Radford is to take to the skies today (Tuesday) and complete a skydive for a charity close to her heart. The Islander - who currently holds the title International Junior Miss ...

Maternity services across Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth (SHIP) are celebrating after being awarded Stage 2 accreditation from UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative. The accreditation shows how hard the teams have worked in caring for mothers, families, and parents, ...

Plans for a brand-new film studio here on the Island are gathering pace again, some 16 months after they were originally touted. It was in November 2022 that plans were first unveiled to build a new television and film studio ...