Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The lengthy closure of Ventnor's The Graben - which was due to get underway during the week of the Isle of Wight Festival - has been pushed back by 7 days. The Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads have ...

Following the success of the last 2 events, ‘Going Electric’ returns to Newport on 28th July to showcase all things electric - with a new venue! A real buzz has been generated at previous events with 1,000 visitors exploring over ...

Wightlink has cancelled 8 of its timetabled sailings on the Yarmouth-Lymington route this coming Sunday (2nd June) due to a lack of available staff. It's said that the absence of an essential crew member has led to the action, which ...

Following on from a brilliant show last year, 80’s favourites China Crisis are returning to Strings Bar & Venue in Newport tomorrow (Friday 31st May). Formed in Liverpool in 1979, China Crisis is an English new wave and synth-pop band ...

Police are investigating after a café on the seafront in Ryde was targeted by burglars overnight (Thursday). Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary first received reports of a burglary at the Appley Beach Café on Appley Lane at around 08:00 ...

First, on 9th June, is Theatretrain’s ‘Musical Mayhem’. Set to take place at East Cowes Town Hall, this enchanting showcase of talent features Theatretrain's youngest stars, aged 4-9 years. Bursting with energy and enthusiasm, these budding performers are ready to take ...

The Isle of Wight is renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich history. It's also becoming a hub for women's sports. Over the past few years, there's been a noticeable increase in women participating in various sports on the island. ...

A service of Thanksgiving to commemorate boatbuilding in the North Wight was held in East Cowes last weekend. Altogether East Cowes and Cowes, has seen boatbuilding in the towns for over 400 years. Truly a remarkable achievement and one to ...

High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Graham Biss, recently paid a visit to Wight Aviation Museum to find out more about the organisation's campaign to bring home a Spartan aircraft called 'Helen of Troy', which currently resides in New ...

Members of Shanklin Royal British Legion welcomed Shanklin Mayor Robert May and IW RBL County President Ian Ward BEM to a special planting of a D-Day 80 Remembrance Rose in commemoration of the events of 1944. The event was held ...