Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

An Isle of Wight mountain biker has secured an impressive top 10 finish in the opening round of a national cross-country series, competing against some of the UK’s top riders.

A car on its roof on a notorious junction has resulted in Police, fire and paramedics rushing to Cowes this lunchtime (Thursday).

Effort Rumbie Mazvidza, Senior Care Assistant at The Elms care home in Bembridge, was named Senior Nurse of the Year at Hartford Care’s prestigious annual awards ceremony.

The developer behind a contentious fire training facility project on vacant land at an Isle of Wight farm has come under face-to-face scrutiny with residents.

BREAKING: A convicted paedophile was found dead inside his flat at a housing complex in Ryde yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).

Joedan has confirmed it will invest £3million into its new Newport site on Forest Road, which will create 150 new jobs, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

The Council faces a £2,500 fine after illegally taking 10-months to issue a child’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) plan.

A new Aldi store looks set to open on the Isle of Wight after County Hall planners granted the supermarket giant conditional permission.

A rural body has warned farmers and countryside communities to be alert to a possible rise in thefts, as prices for fuel, heating oil, gas and fertiliser increase.

BREAKING: A plethora of emergency vehicles have descended on central Newport tonight (Wednesday) in response to a developing situation, in which a male is threatening to jump into a river.