Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying 3 people who may be able to assist with enquiries into an assault on a man and woman in Newport last month. Shortly after 23:00 on Friday 17th May, a 47-year-old ...

Island Echo spoke with Independent candidate David Groocock (Isle of Wight East) to ask why Islanders should trust him with their vote in the General Election on 4th July. Ventnor hotelier David Groocock first came to the Isle of Wight ...

Brading Roman Villa unveiled its new Nature Trail earlier today (Saturday) as part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival. The trail takes advantage of the wonderful location around the perimeter of the Roman villa. Visitors and the wider community ...

With the date set for artists to open the doors to their studios this August, Isle of Wight Open Studios are hosting a Showcase Exhibition of artists' work, in collaboration with Quay Arts in Newport. The exhibition, curated and installed ...

Amongst the top priorities for local people is tackling derelict buildings and anti-social behaviour, which is leading to High Street blight, says Emily Brothers, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Isle of Wight East. Having talked to residents and businesses in Sandown ...

A 17-year-old holidaymaker has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon following a public order incident involving a group of bikers at Thorness Bay Holiday Park last night (Friday). Police were called to the popular holiday park ...

Senior Conservative Party member, Penny Mordaunt, is backing Bob Seely in his campaign to be returned to parliament as MP for Isle of Wight West on 4th July. Penny, who herself is standing for re-election in Portsmouth North, has held ...

Red Funnel has cancelled a number of its hi-speed Red Jet sailings today (Saturday) due to a lack of available staff. The cross-Solent operator advised customers late last night that a number of timetabled crossings on the West Cowes-Southampton route ...

Access between Upper and Lower Ventnor will be restored later on today (Saturday) as works to repair a sewer pipe at The Graben have been completed ahead of schedule. As previously reported by Island Echo, the disruptive closure of Newport Road was only ...

Wight Whisky, the first-ever whisky brand born on the Isle of Wight, has revealed its identity and its first release, the Signature Malt Blend. Shaped by the knowledge of those who came before them, Wight Whisky is experimental in nature, ...