Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th July 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9166 £100.00 11839 £100.00 3826 £100.00 1276 £100.00 18106 £100.00 14552 £100.00 8789 £100.00 5090 £100.00 14950 £100.00 14610 £100.00 8104

Those behind plans for a new eco-friendly retreat on the outskirts of Yarmouth are hoping that planning permission will be granted later this year when the application goes to the Isle of Wight Council's Planning Committee. Grand plans for 'The ...

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 ...

The 2024 Isle of Wight carnival season will kick off with Newport's Main Carnival in less than 2 weeks' time. Keeping with tradition, Newport Carnival is once again the season opener with thousands expected the line the streets of the ...

Explosions have been heard and black smoke has been seen billowing into the skies above Lake amid a shed blaze, which has spread to a family home and 2 vehicles. The blaze broke out at the far end of Desmond ...

Isle of Wight firm Pure Green Energy has announced that it has gone into liquidation.  Adverse market conditions have been blamed for the 'difficult decision' to cease trading as of 17:00 today (Thursday). Pure Green Energy has been operating across ...

A woman causing a nuisance on the railway lines at Ryde has led to the suspension of Island Line train services - just as commuters head home for the day. The incident began at around 17:45 and has seen both ...

Symphonix Orchestra, in collaboration with Isle of Wight Pride, is to present the first show of its kind in the UK at next weekend's Pride event in Ryde. Andrew Browning, as George Michael, will appear alongside a stunning 30-piece orchestra ...

The Cowes Floating Bridge has been pulled from service this rush hour amid reported technical issues. The troubled Floating Bridge No.6 has come to a halt on the East Cowes side of the River Medina this afternoon (Thursday). It’s unclear ...

Police and HM Coastguard rushed to Culver Down this afternoon (Thursday) following a concern for welfare report. Concerns were raised at around 16:00 after members of the public enjoying the East Wight beauty spot became worried about the welfare of ...