Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Another walker stuck in the mud in St Helens was able to free themselves from the ooze before the arrival of The RNLI and HM Coastguard earlier today (Monday). The alarm was raised for a walker in the Priory Bay ...

Ventnor's Gills Cliff Road looks set to remain closed for the foreseeable future as specialist work needs to be undertaken to make the area safe. It was in mid-February that a rockfall occurred near the junction with Castle Road, leading ...

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has announced that 2 of its projects, which use digital technology to enhance mental health services, have advanced to the finals of a prestigious national awards ceremony. The projects, one promoting digital inclusion and the ...

A 44-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman have been arrested following an incident which saw armed police swarm a residential property in Cowes this morning (Monday). As first reported by Island Echo, a large response left Newport heading for Arctic ...

Adgestone Vineyard and their Arson Fire brand - based in Brading - have come on board as sponsors of The Gentlemen’s Motor Racing Team. Philippa and Russ from the vineyard have kindly helped fund a new rally helmet for Kevin ...

Free Food in Sandown, a pivotal charity based in Sandown led by Dott Perrett, has been honoured with a High Sheriff's Award. This prestigious award, presented by High Sheriff Dawn Haig-Thomas, highlights the charity's significant contributions to combating poverty and ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Millstream Productions have thanked its 'remarkable supporters' for crowning them the People’s Choice Award at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2024. The life-saving charity received enough votes from the public to ensure ...

Armed police have been called to an address in Cowes this morning (Monday). Several units from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary including the Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) were called to Arctic Road in the town at around 09:45. At ...

The Isle of Wight Council says that it will always entertain a proposal to bring the Tour of Britain back to the Isle of Wight, but that no formal negotiations have been entered. It has been suggested in trade publications ...

Ryde to Portsmouth Swimming Lane Cross-Solent travel - without the need of expensive and unreliable ferries - has just become easier thanks to the launching of swimming lanes this month (April). We are all used to cycle paths on Isle ...