Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A wall at the front of a property in Sandford was destroyed earlier this week after a driver lost control in icy road conditions.  The incident occurred on the A3020 at Sandford overnight between Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th January. ...

The concept of a free-market economy remains relevant, especially for countries striving for sustainable economic development, and Ukraine is no exception. These conditions have become particularly pressing in light of both internal and external risks. Two examples underscore this reality: ...

Wight Knuckle Brewery is set to reveal its massive expansion at the opening of its new premises at Nunwell Farm. The move from Bembridge to the outskirts of Brading has seen the brewing space grow from just 400sq ft to ...

Shanklin Library are challenging adult readers to complete their annual Reading Challenge - and all you have to do is read 10 books before 30th March. It’s just £3 to enter, a reward is given after 5 books and completed ...

A faulty train has forced a reduced service on Island Line between Ryde and Shanklin, with South Western Railway saying the disruption is to persist until Tuesday. Despite Island Line receiving multiple new trains as part of the recent major ...

Vecta House nursing home in Newport was overwhelmed over the Christmas period with the kind community spirit of the Island community. Vecta House has built relationships with the charity Embracing Age Isle of Wight who also work alongside a local ...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) wants more of its customers to sign up to its Priority Service Register (PSR) and is highlighting the thousands of people missing out on free support. The register provides SSEN with details of customers ...

The Vaccination Hub at St Mary’s Hospital, in partnership with primary care, is heading out into the community throughout January, offering winter vaccinations, advice and support to help you stay fit and well this Winter. The health and wellbeing clinics ...

Islanders are being asked to keep a sharp eye out for missing 23-year-old Stevie Cane from Surrey, who has been reported missing and may be on the Isle of Wight. Stevie, from Dorking in Surrey, left his home address on ...

Police, fire and ambulance crews are all in attendance at a road traffic collision on Middle Road in Calbourne this morning (Thursday). 2 fire appliances from Newport and a 3rd from Freshwater have been mobilised alongside 2 ambulances to the ...