Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club has made a strong start to the 2026 season with an impressive showing at the first 3 Harbours event of the year in Chichester Harbour.

Newport extended their fine run with a convincing away victory, while East Cowes Victoria and Cowes Sports faced tough tests under the Tuesday night lights.

3 Ryde Harriers athletes have earned England selection for major Home Nations road races after standout performances across distances over the past year.

Residents from Old Charlton House in Cowes have been left in awe after visiting a vibrant exhibition of carnival costumes at Quay Arts in Newport.

‘Outstanding’ is the verdict of a recent Ofsted report on an Isle of Wight special school’s social care.

Legislation was laid in parliament on Monday to allow the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority to be established...

The Isle of Wight is set to benefit from more than £2.3million in new and upgraded flood defences as part of the government’s £830million national investment in flood schemes for 2026/27, the Environment Agency announced yesterday (Tuesday). This funding forms ...

More than £50million in government support has been confirmed for low-income households relying on heating oil, as families across rural areas including the Isle of Wight face rising fuel costs. The Chancellor has announced the funding in response to a ...

Plans for a 145-berth marina in East Cowes are facing an objection from Island Roads, which has warned the development could have a ‘significant or severe’ impact on the surrounding highway network.

"Narcissist" gets thrown around a lot. It can be the word we reach for to describe a self-absorbed colleague who dominates every meeting, a friend who always makes the conversation about themselves, or an ex who never seemed to consider ...