Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A man wanted in connection with an assault in Ryde was arrested by Police last night (Tuesday). At just gone 20:00, officers responded to an address on East Hill Road in the search for a male wanted in connection with ...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Island Echo previously reported that the Empowering Islanders group had criticised the conduct of the Council Leader during ...

Foot passengers travelling on Wightlink’s FastCat between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier will be using automatic entrance gates at both ports by early May. The gates will also accept electronic through-tickets for customers combining cross-Solent travel with rail journeys, as ...

Christ the King College has been slapped with another 'Requires Improvement' rating from Ofsted, but the school is challenging that decision. Following a visit by inspectors in November last year, the Newport-based school has been graded as 'Good' in all ...

Island MP Bob Seely has urged the Government to consider Isle of Wight shipbuilders when it replaces its fleet of border patrol vessels from March 2026. Mr Seely says he wants to see the contract for British vessels awarded to ...

East Cowes Vics have won on the road at Totton & Eling this evening (Tuesday) to strengthen their grip on 5th place in Wessex Division 1, which ensures entry into the end-of-season playoffs. Jez Conway opened the scoring with a ...

A motorcyclist has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing into a taxi in Ryde during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred at the junction of George Street and Cross Street in the town centre ...

An investigation has been launched into the 'barbaric' poisoning of a badger in the village of Bembridge, which led to the animal being put to sleep. The poorly badger was found in the garden of a home in the Howgate ...

Posters questioning whether funds raised during Walk The Wight 2024 will be distributed solely on the Isle of Wight have appeared on gates and fences across the Island today (Tuesday). Due to take place on Sunday 12th May, last year's ...

Awards have been given out to police officers, police staff and members of the public for going above and beyond to protect Isle of Wight communities. The Isle of Wight Area Commander’s Awards were hosted by Superintendent Rob Mitchell at ...