Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Wightlink services between the Isle of Wight and the mainland have been disrupted today (Friday), with delays on the Fishbourne to Portsmouth route and cancellations on the Lymington to Yarmouth route too.

A scheme focused on addressing anti-social behaviour and enhancing community spaces has launched in another 3 towns on the Isle of Wight.

BREAKING: Police are hunting for a male who fled on an e-scooter after an assault and robbery in Ryde, in which a mobile phone was stolen.

Future Creative Careers Week returned for its third year, bringing together schools and industry professionals to inspire the next generation of creatives across the Isle of Wight.

The free community initiative continues to assist people across the Isle of Wight with everyday tasks and essential applications.

Vykke Gill, Public Services Lecturer and long‑standing champion of youth development, has been awarded the High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight Award 2024–2025.

A fun-filled charity quiz night is being organised on the Isle of Wight to support 2 ambitious local endurance challenges, with funds raised set to benefit Isle of Wight Search and Rescue (WightSAR).

Age UK met with Joe Robertson MP, for Isle of Wight East, last week, completing a crucial round of engagement with the Island’s parliamentary representatives.

An iconic Isle of Wight municipal building dating from the 17th century will undergo repairs after the appearance of ‘significant cracks’ and ongoing movement.

UNISON, the public services trade union representing 1,000 staff at the Isle of Wight Council, is expressing major concern about the implications for services and jobs as a result of the current funding crisis facing the Local Authority.