Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The event, organised in partnership with local charity Wight Forces, brought together veterans living at the home with active and former service members.

Despite the annual rush for blooms, chocolates and sentimental trinkets, 70% of mums say their ideal Mother’s Day is simply one spent with their children.

An evening of Clairvoyance is set to take place at Ryde Castle Hotel on Monday 27th April in aid of Drone SAR for Lost Dogs.

Take a look at some of the amazing World Book Day 2026 costumes in our bumper photo gallery...

Ryde A delivered a 10-0 whitewash in Division 1 to edge closer to leaders Ryde C with 5 matches remaining. Only 1 match was played in Division 1 this week, with 2nd-placed Ryde A sweeping aside bottom side Ryde Revellers. ...

East Cowes Victoria have confirmed the departure of 'promising' Isle of Wight striker Jake Scrimshaw, whose football career once appeared destined for far higher levels.

An Isle of Wight strength athlete has been selected to represent Great Britain at the upcoming IPF World Bench Press Championships after securing silver at the 2026 SBD British National Championships. Frank Schlepp earned his place among the nation’s top ...

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak to after 2 shoplifting incidents at Tesco Express in Lake.

Isle of Wight Council works to revitalise part of East Cowes Esplanade kicked off this week as the Mayor of East Cowes, Councillor Tracy Reardon, put the first spade in the ground.

Reducing the number of school places on the Isle of Wight is a ‘critical and urgent’ priority which may mean school closures, a new council report says.