Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight Railway Retention Association met Transport Minister Ernest Marples on 29th July 1964 to persuade the Government not to close the remaining Isle of Wight railways. The delegation presented a petition against the closure of the lines ...

An East Cowes man has been jailed for 7 years for raping a woman whilst she slept. Ross Lacey, aged 37, was convicted of rape on 7th December 2023 following a trial at Isle of Wight Crown Court. The court ...

Co-writer of The Vicar of Dibley, Paul Mayhew-Archer, is to host a comedy evening at Trinity Theatre in September. Paul produced several series of the Radio 4 classic I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and co-wrote, with Richard Curtis, the multi-award-winning ...

A 37-year-old man has been arrested after a fire ripped through, and destroyed, a residential property in Binstead overnight (Sunday into Monday) in what is being treated as an alleged arson attack. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue ...

Join the Isle of Wight Council's ranger at Fort Victoria for a host of fun rock pooling and fossil hunting activities this Summer. Starting next week, these fascinating, guided sessions cost just £2 per person or £5 for a family ...

With the Summer holidays finally here - although the weather isn't exactly summery - here's what's coming up in the world of local theatre in August... Curtain Call Creative bring new-for-summer weekly showings of the well-known and loved musical ‘Joseph ...

A Land Rover Defender which had rolled onto its side on the outskirts of Rookley this morning (Monday) was pushed back onto 4 wheels by quick-thinking workers and members of the public. The incident took place on the outskirts of ...

Isle of Wight libraries will be firing up children’s imaginations with Marvellous Makers — this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. As well as encouraging youngsters to keep reading over the Summer holidays, the challenge will also inspire them to express themselves ...

In recent years, the Isle of Wight has seen a significant rise in online gambling activities. To counter potential negative impacts, local authorities and casino operators have introduced a series of safe gambling initiatives. This article explores these measures and ...

Delays are being seen in Binstead this morning (Monday) as a result of a rear-end crash involving a car and a motorcycle. The incident has seen a man on a motorcycle career into the back of a Mazda as both ...