Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight's 2-day classic car extravaganza has been rebranded with a brand new name, to reflect the show's new direction in 2024 and beyond. For 22 years, the Isle of Wight International Classic Car Extravaganza has been a ...

Sunnycott Caravan Park in Gurnard will be allowed to extend after all — nearly 2 years after it was first denied. It comes as a Government watchdog overturned the Isle of Wight Council’s decision to refuse permission. Owner, Lynn Wildey, ...

No cases of measles have been recorded on the Isle of Wight amid national health agencies warning about outbreaks. It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national incident as cases rise across the country and is ...

A crash on Military Road has forced the closure of the coastal route between Brook and Freshwater tonight (Monday). Emergency services are currently on scene near Compton in response to a road traffic collision. It is unknown how many vehicles ...

Red Funnel has confirmed that its revised Red Jet timetable is to continue until next Monday, as the hi-speed service is still only operating with 1 vessel. Red Jet 7 was due back on the West Cowes-Southampton route last Wednesday, ...

Newport IW FC have made a welcome announcement that updated plans are to be submitted for their new ground on the Racecourse in Whippingham, despite ‘challenging economic conditions’. The County Town club believe Isle of Wight Council approval for the ...

Temporary traffic lights at Downend are to remain in place for the foreseeable future following a hit-and-run crash, which caused significant damage to the traffic lights and electrical supply cabinet earlier this month. There have been lengthy travel delays in ...

A large offshore support vessel remains moored off Ryde as its crew works to repair an undersea power cable which runs between France and Britain. 'Connector' has been in the Solent since the tail end of last year, sparking many ...

Brading's Hungry Bear has revealed plans to completely rebrand and overhaul the business - but don't worry, their 'legendary' roasts are staying. The Brading-based establishment - owned by Dayna O'Brien and Stuart Downes - will end in its current form ...

A Shanklin hotel will not be allowed to add more bedrooms after plans have been turned down for a third time. The owners of Luccombe Manor, Garden Isle Hotels, were hoping to extend the clifftop retreat to meet increased demand. ...