Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

In a world where mobile users surpass 5 billion, the harsh reality reveals unequal service quality. Ofcom reports that 31% of UK mobile users face communication issues. Changing your phone or network to enhance communication becomes complex with many options. ...

Red Funnel has suspended its hi-speed Red Jet service between West Cowes - Southampton this afternoon (Thursday) due to a mechanical breakdown. The service is operating with just 1 boat this week, which has now suffered a steering fault. It ...

Island MP Bob Seely voted in favour of the government's Rwanda bill yesterday evening (Wednesday). During his appearance in Westminster before a vote on the bill took place, MP Seely said that here on the Island, over 50% of the ...

Gritters will be deployed across the Isle of Wight's road network from 15:00 this afternoon (Thursday) as cold weather continues to bite the Island. The fleet of gritters will leave the Island Roads Stag Lane depot at 15:00, with a ...

Residents in Calbourne recently gathered to celebrate the completion of a refurbishment project that has preserved the village's historic water pump and canopy. The Isle of Wight's High Sheriff, Dawn Haig-Thomas, cut a red ribbon at the well-known local landmark ...

Police on the Isle of Wight are continuing their investigations into the theft of a large quantity of cash from the Co-Operative in East Cowes, with no arrests yet made. As first reported by Island Echo, officers responded to the ...

Islanders are being warned about a spell of very strong winds that is due to hit the Island on Sunday evening and into Monday morning. IW Met Service has issued a yellow weather warning for wind, which comes into force ...

4 volunteer members of Bembridge RNLI have been recognised for their years of dedication to rescuing those in peril on the seas. Last night (Tuesday), the RNLI recognised the selfless and unwavering dedication of the 4 individuals, 1 of whom ...

As part of a bid to restore the public's trust in Policing, a list of named 'local bobbies' has been published by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, giving Islanders a direct point of contact should issues arise in their ...

Motorists are once again being targeted as cash cows for the Isle of Wight Council's coffers as parking charges are to rise again - the 3rd such hike in just 3 years. Prices for parking across the Island look set ...