Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Ryde darts player Daryl Hunt has enjoyed a sensational start to the new ADC Vault season, winning back-to-back events at Ambassador Freehouse and Pot Black.

The Isle of Wight College celebrated the success, dedication and talent of apprentices and employers across the Island at its annual Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony, earlier this week. 

The one-way closure of a key artery on the Isle of Wight has caused or heightened concern over issues such as dangerous driving by a school, potholes, congestion and business costs.

A diverted Route 2 bus collided with a tree near St Helens this morning (Monday), smashing 2 upstairs windows.

Residents, relatives and friends came together for a truly heart-warming Valentine’s Day celebration at Orchard House Care Home on the Isle of Wight, creating a magical afternoon filled with love, laughter and live music.

Islanders are being invited to discover the fast‑paced, inclusive sport of wheelchair basketball at a special taster session taking place next month.

Torrential rain and treacherous conditions failed to dampen the spirit of competitors and spectators at this year’s Island Stages Rally, although severe weather ultimately forced organisers to cancel half of the planned competitive action.

BREAKING: The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance has been scrambled to Ryde this lunchtime (Monday) to transport a seriously ill patient to a mainland hospital.

A vital ATM has been reinstated in Shalfleet, restoring a service which many in its rural community 'rely on every day'.

A scheme to transform a derelict section of a family-run hotel into 13 flats has been endorsed by an Isle of Wight county councillor.