Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A play detailing the story of a man who met both success and catastrophe with courage, resilience, dignity and good humour, is heading to Quay Arts in August. Were You Anyone Before Dad’s Army? is a charming, delightful, enlightening and ...

A man from Newport was arrested this morning (Tuesday) after he allegedly assaulted a member of Red Funnel staff whilst on board the vehicle ferry. Police were called at 10:15 this morning to East Cowes Ferry Terminal following an incident ...

It was only two years ago now that the UK government announced its plan to make the UK a ‘crypto hub’. What has happened since then has been a little underwhelming, as far as the government is concerned – many ...

Ability Dogs 4 Young People Isle of Wight has announced that their new charity shop is to open at 10:00 on Monday 5th August 2024. The new shop located at 23 Crocker Street, Newport, PO30 5GA replaces the previously located ...

Bembridge Heritage will be holding its Summer Exhibition at the Village Hall next month. The theme of this year’s exhibition - which takes place on 10th-11th August - will be a celebration of the wonderful variety of shops, hotels, cafes ...

If you are lucky enough to have a garden in your home, summer is a the best time to truly see it shine. From dahlias to sunflowers and peonies, there are great opportunities to plant colourful flowers and lush plants. ...

The 65,000 tonne aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will fire off a naval gun salute this evening (Tuesday). The aircraft carrier - which has been sailing for a week after leaving Rosyth in Scotland - is on her way back ...

Vics welcomed Surrey side Redhill from the Combined Counties Premier South to Beatrice Avenue for their final pre season friendly before the season starts on Saturday (3rd August). The East Cowes side were bolstered by the signing of Morgan Perrin ...

No injuries were reported in a crash that saw the driver of a Mercedes career into a hedge on the main road to Niton yesterday evening (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to Niton Road between Beacon ...

The Isle of Wight Scouts Contingent, comprising 50 young people and 14 adult volunteers, departed from East Cowes on Saturday morning (27th July) on their way to the Essex International Jamboree.   The contingent reached the jamboree site at Boynton Wood ...