Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The world feels more connected than ever. Your phone talks to your laptop. Your car talks to your phone. Your fridge, TV, watch, speakers, and even your doorbell may be online. At work, tools sync across offices, time zones, and ...

Residents across the Isle of Wight will be banned from using hosepipes from next Friday (10th July)...

BREAKING: A man has sustained potentially life-threatening injuries after being stabbed.

BREAKING: A plethora of emergency services - including an air ambulance - have descended on a residential street in Sandown this evening (Thursday) in response to a serious medical emergency.

More than 200 fly-tipping incidents were recorded by the Isle of Wight Council in the first 3 months of this year – over a dozen more than in the last months of 2025.

Reform UK is facing a backlash from political leaders on the Isle of Wight over its push to chair the new Hampshire and Solent Combined Authority (HSCCA).

One of Ryde's best-known fish and chip shops has been forced to close indefinitely after its frying range gave up the ghost, leaving the Dilk family facing an uncertain future after 27 years behind the fryer. Chipmunks, on Monkton Street, ...

The Phlebotomy team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been recognised for its outstanding support for people with learning disabilities after being awarded national accreditation.

Van Mossel Esplanade has announced the return of its vehicle rental service after a 6-year hiatus, with access to a wide range of premium vehicles, including Volkswagen Campervans.

Island authors are being invited to showcase their work and connect with new readers as the popular Write on Wight programme returns to this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival.