Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Students from The Island VI Form have made history after achieving the highest level of success ever reached by an Isle of Wight school team in the Young Enterprise Best Company Competition National Final.

Newchurch Male Voice Choir recently presented a £700 Cheque to Age UK Isle of Wight following generous donations from a special charity concert in partnership with Cotswold Male Voice Choir. 

Festival favourites Impromptu Shakespeare are returning to Ventnor Fringe this July with 2 improvised performances inspired by the Bard.

Wight Tri athletes enjoyed an impressive weekend of racing across the country, delivering strong performances at events in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire - including a world championship qualification.

Classic cars, civic guests and a Spitfire flypast helped make Cowes Classics Day a resounding success on the Parade yesterday.

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club held their first Friday fun golf event of the year on last week (5th June).

The Isle of Wight Council is encouraging residents, schools and communities to recognise and support young carers as part of Carers Week, which runs until 15th June.

He was serving 28-years for multiple offences including indecent assault and rape.

Citizens Advice Isle of Wight has moved to a new home in Newport, ensuring that vital support for Island residents continues uninterrupted.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th June 2026) are…