Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Construction officially began at West Acre Park yesterday (Thursday) which will see 473 new homes come to Ryde.

A 28-year-old man from Ventnor has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. He remains in custody at the current time.

Pupils from Broadlea Primary School have officially re-opened Manor Road Play Park in Lake, joining teachers, Lake Parish Council Chairman Paul Brading and Isle of Wight Council representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Ventnor climbed into 2nd place in the Southern Premier League after an impressive all-round display secured a 35-run victory over Havant at Steephill.

Sandown’s popular Grand Regatta Hat Parade is just 6 weeks away, and that means eager hat makers of all ages are starting to dream up weird and wonderful headwear to strut their stuff on the town’s beach.

The Cure rounded off Sky Presents Isle of Wight Festival 2026 with a 2-hour and 15-minute headline performance on Sunday night, bringing another successful weekend at Seaclose Park to a memorable close.

The start of Armed Forces Week on the Isle of Wight was marked with a civic flag-raising ceremony at County Hall in Newport.

A car has hit what is understood to be an elderly woman this afternoon (Friday), blocking access through Ventnor High Street.

3 more inspiring women from the Isle of Wight are set to share their stories at the latest Island Women event, which takes place at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes next month.

UKSA has marked a milestone of surpassing over £1million in their partnership with the Edmiston Foundation to widen access in the maritime sector.