Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Thousands of people across the region are suffering because of alcohol – not because of their own drinking, but because of the problem drinking of a family member, partner, or friend - but there is help available. In these times ...

Isle of Wight residents have been having their say on local waste and recycling services, with the Council thanking those who took the time to respond to a recent survey. More than 600 responses were received by the Isle of ...

Finding your way around Wightlink’s ports is now easier for people with visual impairments. The ferry company has teamed up with Isle of Wight charity Sight for Wight to produce and install special QR codes at the entrance to each ...

Two-time English Kickboxing Champion, Jess Roper, is touring several Island schools this week as part of her mission with Sports for Schools – raising future champions, beyond the belts, titles, and trophies. Jess, who is also a second dan black ...

Following a period of careful refurbishment, The Buddle Inn at Niton will reopen on Sunday 10th March - just in time for Mother’s Day. The Buddle Inn, 1 of the Island's oldest pubs, has been closed for the winter to ...

The Island's only Body Shop store is to close within the next 6 weeks it has today (Leap Day) been confirmed. As previously reported by Island Echo FRP Advisory was appointed by owners Aurelius to oversee the administration process, which ...

IW Met Service has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds, with rain also set to bring unfavourable conditions across the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Friday). Forecasters say a spell of very wet and windy weather will develop during ...

Newport lost their Wessex Division 1 game to the Linnets at Beatrice Avenue yesterday evening (Wednesday) despite racing to a 2-goal lead in the 1st 20 minutes. Bottom-of-the-table New Milton had been without a league win until last Tuesday when ...

Visit Isle of Wight recently held a conference to come up with ways to boost the economy on the island and attract more businesses. Naturally, this would have a positive effect on tourism in the region as well, as the ...

The fairytale story of Irish racehorse Hewick will head to the prestigious Cheltenham Festival, following the latest round of declarations. There has been increasing concern within the racing industry that victory for Monbeg Genius at either Cheltenham or in April’s ...