Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A playtime-loving cat who never lets his diabetes hold him back needs a new home where his medical needs and requests for chin-rubs can be met. Teenage Stripes is known for his friendly personality and such a deep love of ...

The public vote is now open for the 5th annual Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, which recognises the Island’s standout tourism businesses across 3 categories: Places to Stay, Food & Drink, Things to Do and Isle of Woof. Starting ...

2 groups of youths were stopped and 7 teenagers searched by Police following reports of anti-social behaviour in Sandown at the weekend. Diligent members of the community reported anti-social behaviour around the derelict Ocean Hotel, Parkbury Hotel and Cygnet Hotel ...

Several flood warnings have been issued for the Isle of Wight with towns such as East Cowes, Cowes, Freshwater, Newport, Wootton and Yarmouth said to be at risk of flooding overnight. The Environment Agency says that Monday night's late tide/Tuesday's ...

Hey there party animals and night owls! Are you ready to experience the best night out without ever leaving the Isle of Wight? Well, you're in luck because I've got the inside scoop on how to have an epic evening ...

With typical contrariness, Ventnor 1XV saved their best performance for the last game of the season with a comprehensive victory over an excellent Portsmouth 2nd XV on Saturday (6th April). Following on from an overwhelming win by Ventnor 2nds in ...

We all enjoy celebrating personal achievements and milestones in life, so when considering what presents to buy for your family and friends, adding your own unique touch with personalized gift items will infuse them with deeper sentiments. When a happy ...

Island Roads staff have joined the huge community effort to get a new Cowes Dementia Café ready for its fast-approaching opening day. The café will be one of a number of amenities at Parklands in Park Road, centred largely around ...

Medina Bookshop in Cowes will host a talk by 2 of the very best contemporary writers of 'Age of Sail' fiction later this month (21st April). The event will be a chance to hear a discussion between two authors who, ...

The Isle of Wight has welcomed in a new High Sheriff, Graham Biss, who was appointed at a declaration service held at the Island Riding Centre this morning (Monday). In attendance were the Island’s Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon, Resident Judge ...