Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Writers from the Isle of Wight are set to take part in LitFest26 in Southampton this weekend (13th-15th March) as part of a cross-Solent collaboration highlighting writing’s power to inspire action and social change.

Fuel prices have risen rapidly in the last few weeks.

Ventnor 1st XV ran in 9 tries to defeat Overton 57-10 at Watcombe Bottom, strengthening their position at the top of Hampshire Counties Three.

Ferry operator Wightlink is continuing its long-standing backing of the Isle of Wight Talented Athlete Scheme, helping dozens of Island competitors access mainland training and competitions.

There are delays on the main road through East Cowes this morning (Wednesday) following a collision involving a motorcycle and a car. Police and paramedics are on scene at the junction with Kent Avenue and York Avenue following a road ...

An Isle of Wight primary school ‘needs attention’ regarding achievement, curriculum and teaching and leadership and governance, Ofsted has concluded.

A new partnership between Island Roads, the Council and the Police, urging the public to respect highway workers, has been launched on the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has been appointed – alongside Penny Lancaster, Angela Rippon and Liz Earle MBE – to the 'Beyond Midlife Commission', set up by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) think tank.

A road in East Cowes has closed just days after it reopened following utility works.

The Isle of Wight attracts around two million visitors every year, but recent figures suggest that there has been a slight decline in numbers. With so many other attractive island options accessible to holidaymakers in the UK and France, the ...