Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A Gurnard man who can't remember crashing his Peugeot into railings in Cowes back in February has been banned from the roads for 22 months. Melvin Belcher, 69, of Cockleton Lane in Gurnard, admitted drink driving when he appeared at ...

Firefighters have tackled a small fire in the basement of the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown this evening (Friday). 4 appliances from Ryde, Newport, Shanklin and Ventnor - as well as the temporary Command Support Vehicle from Newport - responded ...

The arrival of Cunard’s latest cruise ship, Queen Anne, has been pushed back a few days with the liner now expected to arrive in Southampton on Tuesday (30th April). Last minute finessing to the luxury liner has seen the schedule ...

Platform One has announced Marnie Marie as the winner of the 2024 Wight Noize competition, which is now in its 22nd year. The final took place on Thursday 25th April at Strings Bar & Venue in front of a packed ...

Police and paramedics are on scene at a road traffic collision on Medina Way in Newport this afternoon (Friday), which has brought the dual carriageway down to a single lane. The incident on the northbound carriageway has involved multiple vehicles. ...

Becky Williams, Labour's candidate for the forthcoming Police and Crime Commissioner election, has answered a series of questions ahead of the polls opening on 2nd May. 4 candidates are vying to become the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police and ...

In just over a week, friends Helen Fuge and Katy Hildyard will embark on a 65-mile walk around the Isle of Wight to raise vital funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. This walk, the greatest challenge the pair have ever ...

The Island's award-winning community radio station is looking for more volunteers to join its team, with a number of 'amazing things' in the pipeline for Vecits Radio. There are many different ways you can become a part of the Vectis ...

The private woodland of Knighton East Wood is being opened up to the public in aid of the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust this coming Sunday (28th April). Islanders are invited to see the fabulous display of bluebells between ...

Over £1,600 has been raised for charity thanks to Bellissima and Sugar & Spice Lingerie following another successful fashion show showcasing Spring and Summer fashions. Over 140 people attended the event at Ryde Castle to raise money for Daisy Chains ...