Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A man, who robbed another man at knifepoint in Newport town centre earlier this year, has been jailed. Late in the evening on 18th January this year, the victim left McDonald’s in Newport and walked down Pyle Street before he ...

Almost all Islanders brought a valid ID to a polling station when they went to vote in the General Election on 4th July.  The poll was the first Parliamentary Election since the introduction of photo-ID rules. In Isle of Wight ...

A multi-agency rescue operation on the beach at Yaverland this morning (Tuesday) which saw an individual airlifted to St Mary's Hospital, was a concern for welfare incident it has been confirmed. Coastguard Crews from Bembridge and Ventnor rushed to the ...

Tide Nor Time Players CIC, in collaboration with Carisbrooke Castle Museum and with funding support from the Isle of Wight Council's Early Help Grant, has announced the launch of a new Young People's Performing Arts Group. This exciting initiative, designed ...

Springfield Nursing Home resident, Eric, has become the first Hartford Care resident to achieve his dream - flying a light aircraft. ‘Dream Big, Live Big’ has been rolled out across Hartford Care’s 21 homes, allowing residents to turn their dreams ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business transactions, businesses need to offer a diverse range of payment options to meet their customer's needs. This article explores the various payment methods that businesses offer in 2024, shedding light on the emerging ...

No offences have been reported following an incident that saw a man - acting in an alarming manner - approach a young child in Ryde earlier this morning (Tuesday). Police were called at 11:11 following reports of a man acting ...

In Southern Premier Division 1, Ventnor chalked up their 5th win of the season to date by trouncing Old Tsutonians & Romsey by 8 wickets at Steephill. After losing the toss and being put in to field, Ventnor's bowling attack  ...

A track circuit failure between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin has meant that service on the Island Line has been suspended this afternoon (Tuesday). It is expected that disruption will last until around 18:00 this evening. Those who have purchased ...

The Isle of Wight is one of the most beautiful destinations to visit in the UK, offering scenic beaches, exciting music festivals, delicious food and drink, historic attractions, and the sunniest climate in the country. For these reasons, it attracts ...