Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight’s iconic Military Road could be 'washed into the sea' in just 2 years, a senior council official has said, though the route could have as long as a decade left. Work is underway to find a ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They 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 ...

The Isle of Wight, renowned for its maritime heritage, is not just about traditional shipbuilding; it's also a hub for modern electrical and automation technologies, including the crucial use of relays. This article delves into how relays are playing a ...

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Eastern Yar tonight (Thursday) as a result of more than 50mm of rainfall being recorded in just a 48-hour period. From 22:00 tonight, water will be ponded on low lying ...

A coastal route severed, homes hurriedly evacuated and the British Army called in - it was 10 years ago that Undercliff Drive near Ventnor dramatically collapsed. Overnight on 7th/8th February 2014, a section of Undercliff Drive suddenly gave way during ...

Premier Foods is recalling various Ambrosia My Mini Pots - including selected custard and rice pudding variants - because they may contain pieces of plastic. The recall was issued on Wednesday evening as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by ...

Disruption is expected on the Island Line until Saturday morning (10th February). South Western Railway has said it is necessary to cancel numerous timetabled services, because of a train fault. The issue will see trains run at just 1 an ...

A flood alert for the Isle of Wight Coast has been issued by the Environment Agency this afternoon (Thursday). This latest announcement has come following a day of heavy rain across the Island, with more heavy downpours set to continue ...

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has said a sad goodbye to Prentice, who died peacefully on Wednesday. Prentice arrived in Wroxall back in 2018 from a loving family near Alresford, after the passing of his companion left him very ...

Esplanade has announced that it has now added Seat and Cupra to its lineup of car brands, joining Volkswagen, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Skoda. Recognised for its widely acclaimed Ibiza model and its prowess in manufacturing high-performance motorsport vehicles, Seat ...