Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Red Funnel has finally confirmed that Red Jet 4 has been sold to a company in South Korea, some 7 days after Island Echo originally broke the story. It was just over a week ago that Island Echo first broke ...

A rare and intense solar storm led to a magical display of the Northern Lights right here on the Isle of Wight overnight - and Island Echo readers captured the intense colours on camera. It’s unusual to see the Aurora ...

Children are being urged to take extra caution when walking alone following a suspicious incident in Newport earlier this week in which a child was supposedly approached by a group of men in a 4x4. It was reported on social ...

Ryde Fire Station and Brigade Training Complex at Nicholson Road was officially opened by HRH Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, on 10th May 1994. The need for the the then Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was 1st identified ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) was scrambled to a medical emergency in Blackwater this afternoon (Friday). Having been tasked to the Island at around 15:20, it didn't take long for locals to see the green and ...

ICRTouch, an industry-leading software development company based in Sandown, has announced a donation of £2,000 to local charity Sophie's Legacy. The charity was created in memory of Sophie Fairall, a remarkable young girl who sadly lost her battle with cancer ...

Sir Samuel Kelly lifeboat Medina Bookshop in Cowes will be hosting a fascinating talk by Liz Barron about the Island's connections with a tragedy in the Irish Sea over 70 years ago on Wednesday (15th May). The loss of the ...

A dog that had fallen down a cliff in Ventnor was rescued by Coastguard crews last night (Thursday). At around 18:30 a dog owner called 999 and asked for the Coastguard’s help after their dog had fallen down a cliff ...

The Isle of Wight Cricket Board disability team have opened their season with victory against Dorset at Northwood Cricket Club. After losing the toss, the Isle of Wight started their new competition with the bat. In an innings that was ...

StoneCrabs Theatre presents the award winning ‘Labels’: a Worklight production by Joe Sellman-Leava and directed by Katharinha Reinthaller. The play has been captivating audiences worldwide from prestigious venues like Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London's Theatre Royal Stratford East to performances ...