Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Plans linked to the redevelopment of a historic clifftop holiday camp have drawn environmental concerns from local parish councils over the potential use of herbicides at the site.

The planned £1.5 million expansion of an Isle of Wight special school to meet rising demand for SEND provision will go out for consultation.

Motorists travelling between Ryde and Newport are set to face yet more travel disruption as a major gas main replacement programme begins on Binstead Road this month, carrying on until May 2027.

A special musical afternoon was had that honoured the many women who form part of the home’s vibrant community.

Stormtrooper, considered pioneers of the punk genre, are set to reunite for their first live performances since 1975, with 2 shows as part of a 2026 reunion tour.

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club has enjoyed a strong start to 2026, securing multiple wins and podium finishes across its opening 2 regattas.

Alliance councillors say claims about the Isle of Wight Council’s finances linked to Nigel Farage’s visit are misleading, insisting borrowing has actually fallen significantly.

Island Echo travelled to Westminster last week to attend a parliamentary event focused on the future of local journalism across the UK and the challenges facing independent news outlets.

Parents and carers in Isle of Wight West are being invited to a coffee morning in Newport later this month to discuss the Government’s SEND White Paper and share their experiences of the system.

Budding young citizens from Nettlestone Primary School stepped into the heart of local democracy this week as they explored the Isle of Wight Council chamber.