Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight Warriors regained the Vince Mapley Memorial Trophy with a hard-fought victory over a dogged Cradley Heathens at Smallbrook Stadium last night (Tuesday).

A record 75 swimmers successfully crossed the Solent from Hurst Castle to Colwell Bay on Saturday, raising vital funds for West Wight Sports & Community Centre.

An award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden that found a permanent home at Mountbatten Isle of Wight has celebrated its 10th anniversary, with supporters, volunteers and staff gathering to mark the milestone. July saw Mountbatten Isle of Wight celebrate ten years ...

A total of 186 objections were lodged against the plans...

A newly updated and expanded second edition of Bembridge Lifeboat Station has been published by former coxswain, Martin Woodward MBE.

Questions over the ‘absolute chaos’ on the Isle of Wight’s highways have been raised after hundreds of roadworks started in each of the first 3 months of this year.

A fire-damaged building that has stood empty in Sandown for years could soon be given a new lease of life, as local property developer Adam Barker has agreed a deal to purchase the former Parkbury Hotel.

Issues included residents being left in wet clothing, spending weeks with virtually no social interaction, and living in rooms smelling strongly of urine.

23-year-old Andrew Crossland, who is alleged to have offered to teach a child to douche and discussed engaging in sexual activities with the boy, has appeared in court.

A pair of endangered red pandas, born at Amazon World Zoo Park last year, have embarked on the next chapter of their journey, moving to France.