Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The sheer breadth of support given to the Island by WightAID was demonstrated in the latest round of grants, presented last week.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is taking part in a major UK-wide clinical trial exploring whether a simple blood test could speed up and improve the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The ADAPT trial, led by University ...

A man and woman charged in connection with the death of toddler Jayla-Jean McLaren are due to appear in the Crown Court this week.

40-year-old James Sheath, who was caught with Category A child abuse videos on his iPhone, has avoided an immediate prison sentence.

DJ Omar is set to transform the grounds of Albert Cottage into an Ibiza-style day party later this month.

30 offshore powerboat teams will thunder around the Isle of Wight coastline later this month in the opening round of the 2026 UKOPRA Championships.

56 young Scouts from across the Isle of Wight are preparing for a week-long expedition to Coburg in Germany during the October 2026 half term.

An Isle of Wight charity supporting adults with disabilities has launched its 2026 season, with boats back in the water and free trial sessions now available for those keen to try sailing for the first time.

Police have put out an urgent appeal to the public to aid them in finding a wanted man from the Monks Lane area of Freshwater this afternoon (Sunday). 

Isle of Wight musician Paul Ruck will be among those performing as The Privateers bring a high-energy mix of folk and shanty music to Medina Theatre.