Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The 'StubbingNOT' was a 10km social run around Sandown Bay, which was held on Sunday (7th January). The social run was organised to coincide with the Stubbington 10km - a traditional season-opening running race held just over the Solent. Popular ...

Island Roads' fleet of gritters is being prepared for a full salt run later this afternoon (Wednesday) and again tomorrow morning as there is yet another cold night in store for the Isle of Wight. The highways PFI contractor says ...

Local town councillor Emily Brothers has confirmed that she is seeking the Labour Party nomination for the new Parliamentary Constituency of Isle of Wight East. Emily hopes that she will be selected by the local Labour Party to stand in ...

Ryde Town Council has announced that it is working with a number of partners on a major project to enhance accessibility for all at Ryde Beach. Phase 1 of the project will see a boardwalk installed on the sand near ...

In an age where radiant skin, strong nails, and lustrous hair are sought after, collagen, the body's most abundant protein, has risen to the spotlight. As the key ingredient behind these coveted beauty attributes, it’s no surprise that the UK ...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is urging members of the Isle of Wight Council to make use of the new powers he has won for the Island to argue for exceptional circumstances in planning and housing. Mr Seely recently ...

A fire at Lanesend Primary School in Cowes has resulted in children being evacuated this morning (Wednesday) - just as the school day gets underway. 3 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service appliances - from Cowes and ...

A total of 4 people were prevented from voting, in a by-election last month (December) on the Isle of Wight, because they had no photo ID. On 21st December, Conservative Ed Blake secured 274 votes, with Labour’s Steve Cooper, mayor ...

A scheme to improve the main road between Carisbrooke and Newport is scheduled to begin tomorrow (Thursday). The project will improve the surface of Carisbrooke Road at various locations between Cedar Hill and its junction with the High Street. The ...

Round-the-clock deliveries to the main Isle of Wight Sainsbury’s store in Newport, have been given the go-ahead after an appeal, despite it being branded ‘awful neighbour’ by its neighbours. The supermarket had requested the change so it could ensure stocked ...