Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

With over 1,000 tickets sold, last week saw the return of the annual Isle of Wight Story Festival as it celebrated its 5th anniversary over the February half term. Aiming to inspire children and young people, the IW Story Festival ...

Police were called to a residential estate in East Cowes late last night (Wednesday) in response to 'loud noises'. Officers were mobilised to Osborne Heights, off Old Road, at just before 22:00 following a report of a suspicious incident. A ...

A team from Carisbrooke Rifle and Pistol Club finished top of the table in the Central Southern England Field Target Winter League Series.  The team - based out of Borthwood Farm in Alverstone - won all 7 rounds of the ...

As a subject matter, law has many critical areas, examples to cite and case studies to read and refer to occasionally. Unless you pay heed to the quintessential elements of this subject, you cannot excel in the paper down the ...

The first-ever Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival, which is set to be held on 29th and 30th June, will offer a chance for local businesses, organisations and communities to celebrate together the Island's Biosphere status and everything it stands for: ...

Ventnor Town Council has agreed to increase its precept council tax by 9% for the next financial year - but it could have been more than 11%. At a budget-setting meeting on Tuesday, councillors decided to settle for a 9% ...

The Isle of Wight Council is looking to force housing developers to contribute to local health facilities - and is wanting your views on the proposals. The draft Health Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been prepared in partnership with ...

Work to upgrade a section of Castle Street in East Cowes - between Link Road and Well Road - is to begin next month. Due to the nature of the excavation works being undertaken, a 24-hour road closure will be ...

An Isle of Wight Police officer who was accused of using excessive force on a child has been cleared of gross misconduct but has received a written warning. PC Stuart Pearson, who has served with Hampshire & Isle of Wight ...

Friends of Ryde Town Hall (FORTH) has released a comprehensive white paper about a possible future for the derelict Ryde Town Hall & Theatre. Entitled The FORTH Report, it’s supported by a substantial public survey and many months of community ...