Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A surge in demand during recent heatwaves is placing hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra costs on Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.

Parents from the West Wight are encouraging the public to back their petition, calling on the Isle of Wight Council to provide a dedicated school bus service for children attending Medina College.

Ryde Neighbourhood Board has unanimously decided not to pursue the acquisition of Ryde Town Hall and Theatre after concluding it would be too financially risky.

Young Isle of Wight performers are set to bring live theatre back to Brading New Town Hall for the first time in 5 years.

Freshwater Bay Ladies have been crowned champions of the 2026 Isle of Wight Ladies Golf Association Foursomes League after an impressive campaign.

An 80-metre hedgerow has been destroyed in a fire in Chale this afternoon (Friday), with a passing steam engine understood to have sparked the blaze. Shortly after 14:00 this afternoon, firefighters from Newport, Shanklin and Ventnor were alerted to a ...

The Chale Show is set to return for 2 days this weekend,

Sandown’s 2026 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sunday 9th August – open to hat makers of all ages – is awarding hat-inspired books, as well as cash prizes, to this year’s tip top toppers.

BREAKING: The collision is causing heavy delays in the area.

Guests and staff at Daish's Holidays have raised £3,878 for the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, helping to support the lifelong care of rescued animals on the Isle of Wight.