Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

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. 

The Chair of Ryde Neighbourhood Board, Steven Holbrook, has resigned with immediate effect.

Classic yachts from across the UK and Channel Islands descended on Cowes over the weekend for the 2026 Cowes Spring Classics, with Whooper crowned overall winner after a standout performance on the Solent.

Bids are invited from any enterprise that will use funding to deliver services that widen access to adult learning opportunities.