Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Harrison Hendy 14-year-old Harrison Hendy and his dad Paul Hendy (49) both raced in their respective categories at the Cyclocross Regional Championships (South) in Bristol on Sunday (3rd December). Harrison - a 1st year Under16 - had an amazing race ...

Flooding has caused the closure of Morton Common this morning (Tuesday). Excessive overnight rain has forced the closure of the main route between Brading and Sandown. Southern Vectis route 2 and 3 buses are unable to serve the following stops; ...

Campaigners hoping to take the Isle of Wight Council to the High Court, over Ryde’s Westridge Farm, site need to raise more money – and there could be just a few weeks left to do that. The Save Westridge Farm ...

The Isle of Wight Council is launching a drink-drive campaign to remind motorists that good drivers don't drive under the influence. Drink driving is illegal and puts lives at risk as it impairs your ability to drive — even if ...

Conditional permission has been granted for a new craft ale bar, which plans to open in East Cowes, showcasing locally brewed ales. The Island Life Craft Brewery ale house will open on Clarence Road in East Cowes — in what ...

A dental practice in the heart of Newport has announced that is to close permanently in January 2024, adding to the Island's current dental woes. In a letter sent to those registered at {my}dentist, that Island Echo has seen, those ...

Robert Seely Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has written of his intention to present a Bill in Parliament to strip the Sussexes of their Duke and Duchess titles in the Daily Mail. This follows the naming of the 'racist' ...

Townsfolk turned out in their thousands for Newport's festive Christmas Carnival on a frosty Saturday evening (2nd December). The carnival procession took a short route along South Street, going up through Pyle Street before turning back down the High Street ...

As the year comes to an end, UKSA is reporting almost 70% improvements across its ‘Skills for Life’ framework for schools and groups visits in 2023.  The Isle of Wight-based charity which provides life-enhancing water-based adventures, education, and world-leading maritime ...

Priory School in Whippingham have organised an 'eco week', 1 objective of which was to protect our seas. This was an Eco-Council (pupil) led initiative, in which all subjects delivered their content through the medium of the coral reef and ...