Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Hundreds of thousands of pounds will be spent providing healthy meals, enriching activities and free childcare on the Isle of Wight this Summer.

Over £500,00 has been drawn in allowances and expenses by 8 independent Isle of Wight councillors over a 3-year period.

A proposal for ‘high quality’ and ‘boutique’ en-suite bed and breakfast rooms at a West Wight pub has been granted conditional planning permission.

BREAKING: Thousands of homes and businesses are without power this afternoon (Thursday) owing to a major power cut in the South Wight.

Local Isle of Wight radio station Vectis Radio is set to launch on DAB on 18th April, marking the culmination of nearly 2 years of planning and behind-the-scenes work.

Isle of Wight player Lucy Scholes has been crowned a European champion after helping England win the 2026 Women’s Deaf European Championship in Croatia.

BREAKING: Hovertravel services have been suspended as the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance touches down in Ryde in response to a life-threatening medical emergency on board the hovercraft.

Paul Tucker claimed the Spring Cup on countback after blustery conditions tested players at Westridge Golf Club on Sunday (6th April).

The Red Funnel-owned Hythe Ferry has been placed into voluntary liquidation following unsuccessful attempts to secure a sustainable future for the historic service.

Upgrades and repairs that could cost £3,000 are on the cards for a skatepark in Rookley.