Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards 2024, sponsored by WightFibre, will be presented this evening (Friday). This year, 42 exceptional Island businesses are up for the Island’s most prestigious awards, with a shortlist of nominees that reflects a wide ...

Brading Town v W&B W&B have regained the Isle of Wight Division 1 Championship on goal difference by beating Brading at the Peter Henry ground on Thursday evening. Earlier in the season, Whitecroft & Barton Sports had lifted the Island ...

Farnsworth Newsagents in Newport has beaten more than 6,000 stores across the country to win Yodel’s Store of the Quarter award. The store handled over 22,000 parcels in the last quarter to claim the national accolade for outstanding customer support ...

While cryptocurrency investing is risky, it can be lucrative. Most digital currencies have made significant returns throughout the years. However, thanks to the volatility associated with cryptos, past returns aren't a guarantee for future returns. Putting your money in different ...

The road closure in place for safety reasons following the major landslide off Leeson Road at Bonchurch has been shortened. Back in December 2023, a devastating landslide hit the Bonchurch area resulting in a huge section of the coastline falling ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (10th May 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 5911 £100.00 17476 £100.00 13316 £100.00 16943 £100.00 5402 £100.00 15075 £100.00 16533 £100.00 7850 £100.00 13843 £100.00 16041 £100.00 366

Works to repair the beach steps at the Needles Landmark Attraction have begun this week. As previously reported by Island Echo, it was back in December 2023 that the Isle of Wight Council enforced an immediate closure of the steps ...

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 ...

Island man David Dunford who stole antiques, collectibles and cash from businesses in Ryde before stealing gloves and a bike from Trucast whilst armed with a Stanley knife, has been handed a 28-month prison sentence. David Dunford, 43, of HMP ...

The main road into East Cowes is to be closed throughout the day this Sunday (12th May). Island Roads is to close Whippingham Road between 08:00 and 18:00, so that 'surface dressing' works can be undertaken. The works will see ...