Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Island Spirit Gin has won a Bronze medal at the 7th London Spirits Competition, held in London. This is considered to be the ultimate seal of approval in the global spirits industry. The awards attracted entrants from over 50 countries, ...

The much-anticipated return of the Cowes Fringe Festival later this year is set to dazzle audiences with an array of performances from an eclectic mix of talented artists. Now in its second year, the festival is back with a bang, ...

Ventnor U12s The 6 junior indoor cricket competitions on the Isle of Wight were won by 6 different teams this Winter, with teams from Arreton, Ryde and Ventnor Cricket Clubs claiming the silverware. The first trophy was won by Ryde ...

A new comedy venture aims to bring laughs aplenty to the Island as Ballyrags Comedy Club takes up a residency at Bar 74 in Ryde, with the first show coming up this week (Thursday 18th April). The inaugural show features ...

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is asking everyone to get behind their campaign to be awarded 1st prize in the Best Family Attraction category in the regional stage of the 2024 Muddy Stiletto Awards. After clinching the top spot ...

Tributes have been paid to 42-year-old Paul Hart, who has been named as the victim of a fatal road traffic collision on Middle Road earlier this month. Police were called shortly after 22:00 on Sunday 7th April to a report ...

Emergency teams have responded to a critical medical incident on a residential street in Ryde this lunchtime (Monday). The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has mobilised 2 paramedic crews, a critical care paramedic and an operational commander to the scene ...

An Isle of Wight schoolboy who 'looked for fellowship and comfort in the Islamic faith' before then plotting to attack the Isle of Wight Festival, has been sentenced to 7 years in prison today (Monday). The teen - who cannot ...

Bembridge RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat was launched in response to a kite surfer reported to be in difficulty near Eastney Beach this morning (Monday). At 08:58, Solent Coastguard requested the launch of the lifeboat amid concerns for the kite surfer. ...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club took 5 crews to Southampton for the coastal fours head last weekend, the last head race before the regular season starts in May. The race, in 2 divisions, took the form of a time trial over ...