Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A long-serving member of Newchurch Male Voice Choir has been recognised for his dedication after spending 25 years as the group’s Musical Director.

Cowes Week has confirmed that its traditional annual fireworks night will return for the 200th anniversary of the regatta! 🎆

Isle of Wight households will soon receive the new 2026/27 Waste and Recycling Calendar - several weeks later than planned.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (22nd May 2026) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 3537 £100.00 8675 £100.00 11963 £100.00 17370 £100.00 16515 £100.00 18514 £100.00 18450 £100.00 18444 £100.00 405 £100.00 18349 £100.00 4521

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer are once again joining forces to present State of the Island Debate - Travel & Tourism Special. Influential voices from across the Isle of ...

Mental health crisis services run by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission.

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

BREAKING: A secondary school on the Isle of Wight has been forced to move PE lessons and increase security after reports of a suspicious individual near the school perimeter.

The first photos have emerged of the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service’s new electric Ford Transit ambulances. Island Echo previously reported how ambulance staff had slammed the service's Fiat vehicles, with concerns raised about reliability and suitability for frontline use. ...

A 9-year-old Isle of Wight boy has raised money for Friends of the Animals after they helped his late 'furry dogmother', Florence.