Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Could this finally be the turning point for Sandown's Pier Street site?

A debate on declaring no confidence in Southern Water will be held.

Island Echo is joining independent news publishers across the UK in marking Indie News Week 2026 - a national celebration of the trusted local journalism that keeps communities informed, connected and engaged.

The Bay Place Plan is setting up to be the most significant community project the Isle of Wight has seen in years, bringing Sandown, Shanklin, and Lake together behind a shared vision for the area's future. For residents of the ...

On 25–26 June 2026, delegations from nearly 100 countries gather in Gdańsk for the Ukraine Recovery Conference. The EU Ukraine Facility commits up to €50 billion in grants and loans through 2027, with the Ukraine Investment Framework holding €9.5 billion ...

Isle of Wight band Stormtrooper, who recently reunited for their first live shows since the 1970s, have announced a tour of Canada, which will see the punk rockers cross the Atlantic this summer.

Ryde Neighbourhood Board members will be on hand to explain more about the Pride in Place programme and give details of how to apply for grant funding available to improve the town.

A group of 4 Isle of Wight Road Runners combined cycling and running in an epic cross-Channel challenge, travelling to France by bike before completing the D-Day Normandy Marathon.

BREAKING: Police and paramedics have been called to the scene.

Athletes from Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight have returned home with an impressive collection of medals after competing in an annual indoor bowls tournament in Gloucestershire.