Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The pioneering Enfield 8000 electric car project came to an abrupt halt when its Cowes-based manufacturer announced closure – on 13th May 1976.

Cowes RNLI volunteer Josh Matthews has achieved the highest role of inshore lifeboat command after successfully passing his final assessment to become the station’s newest helm.

A well-respected charter captain, who went missing from his home in Cowes last month, was found deceased in a public toilet.

Ryde and Newport rowing clubs were represented at the Itchen Imperial Regatta in Southampton on Saturday, with several crews reaching finals and podium places.

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) has agreed to award hundreds of pounds in grants to a festival and a scout group.

A planned sushi restaurant in an Isle of Wight coastal town has been granted a premises licence.

Ventnor RFC’s season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday as Bishopston edged a fiercely contested Community Plate semi-final 22-17 at Watcombe Bottom.

A trio of men have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after yet another fire at the derelict Cygnet Hotel in Sandown last night (Tuesday).

A home care agency based in Shanklin has been awarded an outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its first-ever inspection.

A new Responsible Investment Policy (RIP) for the Isle of Wight Council’s pension fund has prompted mixed verdicts from campaigners.