Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves gently crashing against the shore, the scent of salt in the air, and the lush greenery of Madeira enveloping you. This Portuguese island, famed for its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and year-round ...

A Freshwater man who said he had drugs in possession because he used them to medicate his ADHD and autism has been fined £120. Norton Downer, 46, of Madeira Lane in Freshwater, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court ...

Cheverton Farm Shop in Godshill will be closing its doors for the last time on 1st April. Situated on the A3020 on the outskirts of the village, the site used to be home to establishments such as Brownriggs and Godshill ...

The former Weston Academy primary school in the West Wight will be sold for £400,000 to make way for a potential 16 houses. Since closing in 2015, Weston Academy, in Totland, has sat empty and the Isle of Wight Council’s previous ...

Did you know that the 80s and 90s were the heyday of American Football - sometimes described as 'chess with violence' - on the Isle of Wight? The recently-formed Wight Raptors keep the flag flying for the gridiron game on ...

A sports facility in Upper Ventnor could be leased for 125 years to the Island Free School - or face the threat of closure. The Rew Valley Sports Centre was formerly used by Ventnor Middle School until it closed in ...

West Wight Road Runners met up for their weekly run earlier this week, but this time decided to turn the usual gathering into a 'Food Bank Run'. 20 runners met in Freshwater each with items to donate to the Isle ...

Police have been investigating the discovery of bags on a beach in Binstead, but fears of them being filled with drugs have been alleviated. Officers were called at around 10:30 to reports of multiple bags washing up on a beach ...

Platform One has partnered with Wessex Cancer Support to bring the Island a unique evening of upcoming talent, innovative performances and inspiring creations in Newport on Friday 17th May. Platform One, the education provider specialising in high-quality education for the ...

The boss of Red Funnel has apologised to customers and recognised that the level of service provided by the company this weekend is 'not acceptable to the Island'. The apology comes after Red Eagle was pulled from service on Saturday ...