Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The swimmers covered more than 60-miles in the pool, raising more than £3,000 for West Wight Sports & Community Centre (WWSCC).

Care homes across the Isle of Wight are embracing the simple pleasure of a good book, with residents taking part in a range of reading‑focused activities during the National Year of Reading.

A total of 38 competitors took part in Wight Tri’s Spring Triathlon at West Wight Sports Centre on Sunday (12th April), facing wind, mud and testing conditions.

An Isle of Wight youth theatre group is celebrating this week, after receiving a sizeable donation from Southern Vectis. 

The Isle of Wight's latest Squirrel Drey has now officially opened as 8th Newport invested 5 new Squirrels into their ranks.

Freshwater Parish Council has kicked off its Skate Deck Art Auction with a packed opening night, raising momentum - and funds - for a proposed new skatepark and pump track on the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight riders Ewan Cook, Finley Manser-Grundy and Sonny Shuttleworth impressed against strong competition at major MTB events over the weekend.

Islanders are soon set to benefit from faster access to vital tests and scans closer to home, following new Government investment to expand and upgrade the Isle of Wight’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (17th April 2026) are…

A Rookley man caught driving without insurance told Magistrates he is 'sorry' before receiving a 28-day ban from getting behind the wheel.