Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform will come under the spotlight at the Isle of Wight Council this week, amid rising demand and after ‘deep concerns’ with proposed changes.

Julian Quinones scored the first goal of the 2026 World Cup in the ninth minute, Mexico running out 2-0 winners over South Africa in a chaotic opener that featured three red cards. With 48 nations competing across the United States, ...

Smoke pouring from Island Flyer at the Hovertravel terminal in Southsea prompted a response from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service on last night (Thursday).

Early bird tickets for Isle of Wight Festival 2027 are now on sale, with Islanders able to grab their weekend passes from The Price is Wight.

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East Wight MP Joe Robertson has criticised Government plans to abolish Healthwatch, warning the changes could leave health leaders "marking their own homework".

Arrests were made for a host of crimes including drug possession, assault and sexual offences.

Temperatures exceeding 38c were recorded in numerous locations across the Isle of Wight.

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.

A new family-run bakery has opened in Freshwater, bringing British favourites and international flavours to West Wight.