Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Late-night bus services in rural areas of the Isle of Wight could continue as more money is funnelled into the Island’s only bus service. Another bus could also be added to Route 5 service, from Newport to East Cowes, meaning ...

Residents at Old Charlton House Care Home were feeling the love this Valentine’s Day. The home was decorated with an abundance of hearts with some of the decorations made by the residents themselves.  The Dining Room tables were also decorated ...

A hatchback has ploughed through a hedge and into a field off Middle Road this morning (Friday). The incident has seen a VW Golf travelling toward Newport leave the road and end up in a field in Calbourne near the ...

In a recording discovered by legendary TV presenter Fred Dinenage, the croaky but immediately recognisable voice of former London crime king Ronnie Kray delivers a chilling message for children of today who may be considering a life of crime. The ...

The Isle of Wight crematorium has recently undergone refurbishment, resulting in a more accessible and comfortable space for the community. The renovation included replacing the old wooden pews with new chairs, new carpet, adding new lecterns, catafalques, and an altar, ...

The Co-Op on the High Street in Sandown has been cordoned off by Police following a serious break-in overnight. Officers are maintaining a scene guard around the entrance to the store this morning (Friday) having been initially deployed at around ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (16th February 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 17371 £100.00 8177 £100.00 7352 £100.00 8329 £100.00 10865 £100.00 17513 £100.00 13428 £100.00 8768 £100.00 13182 £100.00 717 £100.00 15028

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications ...

O2 customers in the Newport area will be pleased to hear that Vodafone is looking into a signal issue in the area, but a fix to the long-standing issue isn't imminent. The mast, used by O2 customers across the county ...

An Isle of Wight Police officer who allegedly used excessive force on a youth is to face a misconduct hearing next week. PC Stuart Pearson's behaviour is said to have fallen below the professional standard expected in terms of use ...