Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

An independent opticians in Cowes is marking 50 years in business by holding a celebration event in early June. Willetts & Doig Optometrists have been at the heart of the community since their establishment in 1974 by Geoff Willetts, serving ...

Planning permission is once again being sought to retain a 'temporary' footbridge at Brading Train Station, which was installed over 3 years ago. As previously reported by Island Echo, a scheme to repair a 160-year-old Grade II listed footbridge at the ...

A road traffic collision that occurred at daybreak this morning (Wednesday) - in which a vehicle collided with a telegraph pole - has led to the closure of Staplers Road on the outskirts of Newport. Emergency services were called to ...

The number of younger people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is rising to ‘alarming levels’, a charity has warned.   A new report, published this week by Diabetes UK, says the Government faces ...

The Detroit Pistons are in a crucial phase of their rebuilding process. They’re seeking a new President of Basketball Operations to lead the team back to competitiveness. Following a disappointing season with only 14 wins, the Pistons need a visionary ...

Brandon Robinson-Thompson Pro golfer Brandon Robinson-Thompson - who was brought up in Totland and learnt to play at Freshwater Bay Golf Club - has qualified for the US Open. 3 golfers - Grant Forrest, Richard Mansell and Brandon - shared ...

The rural village of Chillerton is gearing up for the annual Scarecrow Festival, which gets underway this weekend (Saturday). It is anticipated that there will be over 100 scarecrows to see in the Island’s quirkiest festival, from traditional gallybaggers to ...

A popular seawall footpath between Totland Bay and Colwell has partially reopened. Tonnes of rock and debris have been cleared by Isle of Wight Council contractors from the promenade, restoring public access along the seafront from the Totland Pier gates ...

Electronic Pop duo Pet Shop Boys are the Saturday night headline act for this year's Isle of Wight Festival. They have sold more than 50 million singles, racking up 45 hits, with 28 reaching the Top 10 and 4 hitting ...

Open Studios CIC has announced the launch of the 2024 Isle of Wight Open Studios website. Running from Friday 23rd August to Sunday 8th September 2024, Isle of Wight Open Studios 2024 is set to be the year's most exciting ...