Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Novelist Henry De Vere Stacpoole, who gifted Bonchurch Pond to the village, died on this day 75 years ago - 12th April 1951.

A mattress fire at a block of flats in Cowes has prompted the launch of a petition calling for the 'immediate eviction' of some of its residents.

Concern over a potentially ‘unacceptable risk of contamination’ has been raised in response to a fire training facility scheme at an Isle of Wight farm.

Animal lovers and their dogs are invited to a countryside adventure as the RSPCA Isle of Wight Dog Walk returns on Sunday 26th April 2026.

Binstead COB booked their place in the Junior A Final at the Fairway Sports Complex on Saturday, overcoming blustery conditions with a composed performance.

A major new vintage event at Goddards will bring tractors, steam engines and family entertainment together to raise funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

Cowes Fringe has unveiled its 2026 programme, featuring an exciting and diverse line-up of 9 events spanning theatre, live music, comedy, family entertainment, and creative workshops.

Long before supermarkets arrived on the Isle of Wight, one Newport family firm quietly created what was effectively the Island’s own grocery chain – Wray & Sons, a business that served Islanders for nearly two centuries.

The landscape of online gambling has shifted dramatically toward real-time, interactive experiences. At the forefront of this evolution is Betpanda, a crypto-native casino that has carved out a massive niche for itself by offering one of the most comprehensive live ...

The Isle of Wight’s Symphonix Orchestra took centre stage in front of millions watching on streaming giant Netflix earlier tonight (Saturday) performing the walk-on music for British boxing star Conor Benn.