Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

When the last of the summer crowds disappear onto the Wightlink or Red Funnel ferries in late September, the Isle of Wight undergoes a bit of a transformation. The frantic energy of the festivals and the bucket-and-spade holidaymakers fades away, ...

There is still time to reserve your free tickets for next Friday’s State of the Island Debate 2026 – Travel and Tourism Special...

Legendary jazz-funk band Level 42 are set to make an emotional return to their roots this June when they perform at the 2026 Sky Presents Isle of Wight Festival.

A unique and much-loved Isle of Wight museum dedicated to the famous saucy seaside postcards of Donald McGill is searching for a new location to secure its future.

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club enjoyed a successful day on the water at its home regatta, securing 4 race victories alongside a string of podium finishes across junior and senior events.

Basingstoke police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Alfie Fullan, an 18-year-old man who has been missing since the beginning of the week (Monday) and may have travelled to the island.

On Friday 22nd May, as part of this year’s World Boating Day celebrations, UKSA welcomed teams from local media and business organisations for a day of racing, networking and hands-on sailing on the Solent. 

Ryde crews claimed several top-3 finishes as rowers enjoyed near-perfect conditions at Shanklin and Ryde regattas.

More than 700 young people will receive support from the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust this summer as the charity launches its new 2026-2029 ambitions.

2 kids have been arrested and subsequently de-arrested this morning (Friday) after messing about with trolleys and pallets belonging to Tesco.