Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Isle of Wight teen surfer Jago Tasker has been selected to represent England at the European Surfing Championships in Portugal this Summer, but he needs your help to get there. Jago, who you may have seen bossing the waves in ...

As the RSPCA marks its 200th anniversary, the Isle of Wight branch is marking 55 years of helping animals with a behind-the-scenes look at some amazing achievements, thanks to dedicated staff and volunteers. The world's oldest animal welfare charity was ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of rape following an alleged attack in Sandown. Officers are investigating after receiving a report that a woman was raped at an address in the Culver Parade ...

A total of 48 players took part in the Isa Ballard Rosebowls competition at Newport Golf Club on 17th June. The competition was played in perfect conditions, with the team of Sheila Richard and Penny Diez from Freshwater Bay Golf ...

The streets of Cowes and Southampton will soon be aglow with a free family-friendly art trail which is set to launch on 13th July 2024 In partnership with Wild in Art and presented by Red Funnel, Light the South features ...

Police are seeking witnesses and information after 2 parked cars were damaged in a hit and run smash in Sandown this morning (Saturday). A Renault Clio and a Ford B-Max sustained significant damage following the smash on Broadway overnight. Police ...

A 36-year-old Ryde man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after he stabbed a male in the back and on the arm in Shanklin yesterday evening (Friday). Police and paramedics descended on the seaside ...

Carol Court, the dedicated CEO of Isle of Wight charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People, has been announced as a finalist for a prestigious BBC Make a Difference Award. Since the charity's foundation in April 2012, Carol has played a ...

East Wight Primary has announced that Vix Lowthion, Green Party candidate for the Isle of Wight East, has been declared the ‘People’s Champion’ after over 876 local electors took part in the group's online vote.   The group believes this ground-breaking, ...

A small electrical fire at a yacht club in Cowes has led to an emergency response from fire crews tonight (Friday). 3 appliances from Newport and Cowes were mobilised by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to ...