Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

An iconic Seaview clock that has kept the time on the wall of the Masonic Hall in Fairy Road since the 1930s has been restored to working order. The leader of Nettlestone and Seaview Council - Councillor Barry Elliott - ...

West Wight have advanced to the 3rd round of the Hampshire Trophy by beating Hampshire League Fleet Spurs. The game was switched to North Island after 2 postponements at Camp Road due to waterlogged pitches. Ash Brett opened the scoring ...

Hovertravel has had to suspend its cross-Solent services for the 5th time in 3 days due to yet more technical issues. An undisclosed problem has led to all services between Ryde and Southsea being cancelled. Only 1 of the Flyer ...

The Way Forward Programme are gearing up for this year’s Christmas show, The Journey to the Lamp. You will be familiar with the pantomime Aladdin: here is a new take on the traditional story. The cast and crew have been ...

If you’re feeling stressed out with the cost of the festive season coming up, support is available across the Island to help. The Christmas Holiday Activities and Food scheme is back this year. It’s for children who receive free school ...

Fort Victoria was built to guard the western approaches of the Solent - regarded as the backdoor to the great ports of Southampton and Portsmouth. It was intended to form a formidable defensive triangle with Fort Albert to the west ...

Antonio Ortiz remembered with radio and flowers East Cowes Vics salvaged a point against league leaders Hamworthy Recreation despite twice falling behind and playing the last 30 minutes with just 10 men. The start of the fixture was delayed by ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to ensure they check that the electrical presents and devices they purchase are certified, well-maintained and used safely. Check that the presents and devices you are buying and ...

A strong and excited crowd gathered for the Long Lane Christmas Lights switch on in Newport earlier tonight (Saturday) with a wintry chill in the air adding to the festive atmosphere. Dawn Haig-Thomas, High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight, ...

The world’s first wireless station - located at The Needles - has been approved and credited with World Origin Site status. This coveted status marks the place, people and moment when something truly groundbreaking was invented, discovered or first used. ...