Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Sailing out of Cowes over the May Bank Holiday Weekend were yachts undertaking the Cervantes Trophy Race.

Plans for a ‘much-needed’ dog-walking facility on agricultural land in the Isle of Wight National Landscape (IWNL) have been refused.

A Shanklin family has been left shaken after an intoxicated male entered their home and was found in the doorway of a teenage girl's bedroom.

Ryan Cates battled back from a set down to defeat cadet Toby Payne 3-1 and secure the Island Echo-sponsored Handicapped Singles title last week.

A Reform UK supporter says she has been targeted in a 'disgusting' act of vandalism after election signs outside her Isle of Wight property were covered in 'blood' and sanitary products. Caroline Ross says 2 campaign signs positioned outside her ...

Shanklin Town Brass Band has celebrated a successful evening of music and fundraising after performing to a packed audience at the United Reformed Church in Shanklin last week (Friday 1st May).

A dramatic by-election result and shifting loyalties have turned Central Rural into one of the Island’s most unpredictable contests.

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester officially opened Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Community Diagnostic Centre during a visit to the Isle of Wight last week.

A long-running legal challenge against the 473-home West Acre Park development in Ryde has suffered a decisive blow, with a High Court judge refusing permission for a further judicial review.

Heading to the polls tomorrow (Thursday) to cast your vote in the 2026 Local Elections? Here’s everything you need to know about how to vote, where to vote and who to vote for…