Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Have you ever contemplated joining forces with 'the dark side' of football? Every week there are some football teams on the IOW who play their games without the benefit of a qualified referee. To help improve this situation for next ...

Newport's Stainless Games has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. Stainless Games is 1 of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, recognised specifically for its excellence in International ...

Shanklin Bowling Club has relocated its defibrillator outdoors, ensuring easy access for the community 24 hours a day. The club has proudly supported the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service for over 8 years by housing a vital defibrillator. But thanks ...

Ryan Cates: Winner of Island Echo Centenary Cup 2024 A large crowd witnessed Ryan Cates win the Island Echo Centenary Cup at Smallbrook at The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association’s Finals Night. Altogether, 15 finals took place, including Men’s ...

The scene on Gaggerhill Lane. Investigations are underway to establish how a large fire tore through a property in Brighstone in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday)  As first reported by Island Echo, crews from Newport, Freshwater, Yarmouth, Cowes ...

Credit - Simon Wells Did you know that this year is the 25th Isle of Wight Festival? To celebrate this milestone, the ‘Experience the Isle of Wight Festival’ exhibition - which highlights the event throughout the years - will be ...

Age UK Isle of Wight has announced the successful distribution of 1,000 hygiene packs as part of the 'Dignity in Every Pack' initiative. With a total worth of £45,000 in tangible items, this initiative has made a significant impact on ...

Councillors last week finally agreed on the Draft Island Planning Strategy which sets out the overall approach towards future development on the Isle of Wight - but what happens now? The strategy will set out the policies to follow for ...

Traffic disruption will be felt in the heart of Newport from today (Tuesday) as Island Roads works to improve the road surface at Church Litten in a 9-day scheme. Although the northern end of Church Litten will be closed as ...

East Cowes Town Council is bidding to restore its much-loved Town Hall. The building, which dates back to 1897, remains in public use for community events, private hire, and town council meetings. However, it now requires significant work to be ...