Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Life-size reproductions of some of the world’s most famous paintings are now on display across Newport as part of a major touring exhibition from the National Gallery.

The Isle of Wight remained largely calm as the 9-day General Strike came to an end across Britain on 12th May 1926.

A possession notice has appeared in the window of the former Paseo tapas restaurant on Ryde Esplanade, signalling the apparent permanent end of the seafront eatery.

BREAKING: Significant damage has been sustained to the front of a house and an adjoining garden.

Residents living in properties within a 100m radius were evacuated whilst Police and bomb disposal experts investigated.

BREAKING: Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a commercial garage in Newport this evening (Monday).

The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, Waverley, has begun her 2026 sailing season and will return to the Isle of Wight in September...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has issued a response following the vandalism of graves and historically important memorials in Ryde last week. 

BREAKING: Bosses have said that consistent road closures and economic pressures have influenced the decision.

A section of Rowborough Lane in Brading - the main road between Ryde and Sandown - is to close for 3 days this week while essential resurfacing work is carried out by Island Roads.