Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A giant water pillow attraction - to be named The Blackgang Beach - has been announced as the latest addition to the much-loved Blackgang Chine. Having already excited fans with the announcement of The Jolly Robin, a swinging pirate ship ...

The Island's longest-running fruit and veg wholesaler, DJ Hunt, is celebrating 60 years of continued service to the Isle of Wight - a milestone recognised by Red Funnel this week. Derek Hunt, the cross-Solent operator's longest-standing freight customer, was welcomed ...

Red Funnel has announced the cancellation of 6 Red Jet sailings on its West Cowes-Southampton route this afternoon (Friday) - and a revised timetable until next week. It's said that the 15:35, 16:45 and 17:55 crossings from Southampton have been ...

The nominations have been published for the Isle of Wight’s most prestigious awards - the IW Chamber Business Awards 2024, sponsored by WightFibre. Businesses of all shapes and sizes will come together for a glitz and glam ceremony at Cowes ...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is urging West Wight residents to take up the offer of a free slow-drain water butt as part of a campaign to clean up the environment and reduce storm overflows. Letters are currently being ...

A man and a woman have been rescued by firefighters, coastguards and lifeboat crew members this lunchtime after becoming stuck in the mud at Nodes Point near St Helens. Emergency services were alerted to the sticky situation the middle-aged duo ...

The Isle of Wight Ladies’ Golf Association kicked off their new golfing season at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club on Monday (11th March) with the President’s Frolic. Association President Lynne Maidment hosted the event, which included the starting of the ...

HM Coastguard and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been mobilised to St Helens this lunchtime (Friday) where 2 individuals have got stuck in the mud at Nodes Point. Emergency services are on scene at The ...

As the Formula 1 community gears up for the start of the 2024 season, the sport finds itself steeped in the controversy surrounding Red Bull Racing's team boss, Christian Horner. Allegations, yet undisclosed, raised by a female employee have prompted ...

Staff and Children at Tops Newport are celebrating a positive visit from Ofsted inspectors in which they were given a 'Good' rating. According to the Ofsted report, ‘children excitedly come into nursery and have warm and secure bonds with staff. ...