Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A festival goer from Staffordshire has pleaded not guilty to the alleged sexual assault of a security guard at last year's Isle of Wight Festival.

Bembridge Fort will welcome families for a day of live music, entertainment, food and activities next month.

Newport Rowing Club made a flying start to the 2026 Hants & Dorset season with a historic home regatta victory.

2 men and 2 women have been arrested this morning (Saturday) after a serious stabbing occurred in Carisbrooke last night.

The Isle of Wight Book Awards will return for a 5th year this month, with the introduction of a new poetry prize honouring a much-loved local author who passed away earlier this year.

Mountbatten Isle of Wight has won a Gold award and £3,000 after topping a nationwide public vote at the 2026 Smiley Film Awards.

Riverfest is returning to Newport Quay today (Saturday), with families from across the Isle of Wight expected to descend on the town for a full day of entertainment, live performances and community activities.

Councillor Loake, who ousted former council leader Phil Jordan, says he wants Ryde North West to 'fulfil its potential'.

There are still plenty of places where four-legged friends can enjoy the and sea all year round...

A trio of men involved in a large-scale cannabis-growing operation on the Isle of Wight have been handed a combined prison sentence of 46 months.