Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

BREAKING: Firefighters are tackling a chimney fire at a residential address in Newport this evening (Thursday).

Volunteers protecting migrating toads on the Isle of Wight have been left frustrated after warning signs were stolen from patrol sites in Adgestone and Shalfleet.

While many will be celebrating the removal of controversial parking charge proposals from the Isle of Wight Council’s budget, the mood at County Hall was gloomy earlier this week (Wednesday).

More than 450 visitors travelled to Ryde during February half term as over 300 players competed in one of the strongest chess events staged in the UK.

BREAKING: Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is set to visit the Isle of Wight when he hosted a special political rally in less than 2 weeks' time.

Members of Nettlestone and Seaview Shed (NASH) have made a generous donation to support the Daisy Ring Bus, helping to keep the vital Isle of Wight cancer transport service running.

BREAKING: The teens are alleged to have spat on the wheelchair user before kicking him and stealing his bank cards...

Cowes Men’s Shed, part of Storeroom2010, has recently completed the restoration of 3 information boards for Trinity Theatre, home of the Cowes Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. The Society, one of the longest surviving amateur dramatic groups in the country, ...

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following 2 shoplifting incidents at Morrisons in Newport.

Creationz Dance Academy in East Cowes has been named Dance School of the Year 2025/2026 - South of England by the Prestige Awards.