Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Another yellow weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight as forecasters expect heavy and persistent rain to hit on Sunday and into Monday. IW Met Service says that rainfall totals of 15-20mm are likely in many areas ...

The Isle of Wight Council says it is closely monitoring the situation in Ventnor following last night’s landslip, which has left a garden crumbling high above Zig Zag Road. Aerial photos captured by Island Echo - the 3rd time reporters ...

A popular Indian restaurant in Cowes — which once played host to billionaire businessman Richard Branson — has improved its food hygiene rating. Following a reinspection at the end of January, Bahar Tandoori, on Cowes High Street, now boasts a ...

What used to be Shoe Zone in Shanklin could given a new lease of life, as an Isle of Wight beer cave. The former shoe shop on Regent Street has been empty for nearly 6 months, but it could soon ...

Day break has revealed the extent of a landslip that occurred behind a house on Zig Zag Road in Ventnor last night (Friday). As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services rushed to the scene at around 18:45 after receiving ...

UPDATE (11:00) Ash United v Newport IW is OFF There is Wessex League action on both sides of the Medina this Saturday as Cowes Sports host Hamble Club at Westwood Park and East Cowes Vics play Alresford Town on the ...

The digital landscape of gambling in the UK is witnessing a remarkable shift with the rise of Apple Pay casinos. This surge in popularity is not without reason. The trifecta of convenience, security, and speed of transactions places Apple Pay ...

33-year-old Jamie Lee, who threatened to set his house on fire and infect Police with disease, has been handed a 13-month prison sentence almost 3 years after an armed siege unfolded in Sandown. It was on 21st April 2021 that Police, ...

A fresh landslide in a residential area of Ventnor has led to Police closing a number of roads in the town this evening (Friday). Emergency services are in attendance on Zig Zag Road, where Island Echo understands some of the ...

Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited, which is part of the wider B-N Group, is looking to appoint an administrator - with staff now eagerly awaiting news on the future of the company. It has been confirmed that earlier this month an intention ...