Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (2nd August 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9906 £100.00 13749 £100.00 4733 £100.00 17837 £100.00 17682 £100.00 4506 £100.00 8718 £100.00 12024 £100.00 13139 £100.00 16010 £100.00 3711

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, the Isle of Wight Council has launched a consultation to consider changes to the Local Council Tax Support Scheme. Nearly 10,000 Islanders receive council tax support this way, including those in work but below a ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the ...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule ...

A trio of men arrested as part of an attempted child abduction incident back in April, are to face no further action. As previously reported by Island Echo, it was reported to Police back on the 29th April that a ...

The Isle of Wight Council is urging people using pay and display machines to be careful after a fake QR code was stuck to a machine in Yaverland. Customers scanning the code at the Yaverland Car Park machine reported the ...

The Galeón Andalucía will visit Cowes and dock at Trinity Landing in September. Among its creaking timbers, the Galeón Andalucía tells the story of the legendary Spanish galleons of our time? The Isle of Wight public will get the opportunity ...

Issues with the sewage system on board Red Osprey along with the earlier engine issues on Red Eagle, means that Red Funnel is currently experiencing delays of up to 4 hours on its vehicle ferry service this afternoon (Thursday). As ...

The Royal Ocean Racing Club officially opened Its renovated clubhouse on Castle Hill, Cowes on Saturday (27th July). With the addition of some new building and distinctive cladding, there is now a modern look to an established fixture. In welcoming ...

East Cowes' Central Store is to close later this month it has been announced. The store located on Well Road - just a stone's throw from both The Co-op and Waitrose - is to close permanently on the 12th August. ...