Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

UPDATE: The person in the CCTV image has now been identified and further enquiries are being made. Police have released this CCTV image of a woman they want to speak to in connection with a fraud investigation. Since November last ...

Phoenix Pro Wrestling is upping the ante in terms of bringing the best of professional wrestling to the Island with the first-ever cage match to be staged this side of the Solent. The event will take place on Saturday 29th ...

The Isle of Wight is a perfect place for a weekend break that combines activities and leisure. Famous for its beautiful coast and lovely landscapes, it draws tourists in search of natural beauty. The history of the island can be ...

Ryde Beach Lifeguards have been delivering their drowning prevention programme in Sandown this month, with their last session held on Wednesday (12th June).  The programme is sponsored by Southern Water and supported by Sandown Town Council. Sea Safe is delivered ...

The Isle of Wight football team may miss out on playing at the Orkney Island Games in July 2025. This is because games organisers have reduced the number of teams from 16 to 12 in both the men's and women's ...

The ladies of Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club took to the fairways for their annual Hospice Day earlier this week (11th June). As is customary, the ladies invited one man onto each team and battle was joined in an 18-hole ...

An opportunity to have your say on the way £20million should be invested in Ryde has arrived! Community Engagement is right at the heart of the current Levelling Up funding for Ryde and the Town Board wants to hear your ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (14th June 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15865 £100.00 8953 £100.00 14890 £100.00 12087 £100.00 7500 £100.00 13748 £100.00 14853 £100.00 10497 £100.00 15136 £100.00 14985 £100.00 12307

Labour candidate Richard Quigley has topped an exit poll carried out by Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer following Wednesday night's premier hustings event for Isle of Wight West - but only just. Every audience member was handed ...

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 ...