Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Every primary school child aged 9-10 on the Isle of Wight will learn to sail as part of their education by 2027.

More young people across the Isle of Wight will get the mental health support they need thanks to a £201,000 funding boost for Early Support Hubs. 

A 13-bedroom Isle of Wight hotel may be turned into residential accommodation after decades of trading, declining profits and being marketed for 2 years.

A prominent Isle of Wight councillor has spoken out following the questionable closure of Firestone Copse Road, saying residents have been left frustrated and cut off by the decision.

BREAKING: Police, paramedics and fire crews are all responding to a road traffic collision involving a lorry and a car on Brading Downs Road this afternoon (Thursday).

A group of young Isle of Wight bellringers are appealing for sponsorship from local businesses and individuals as they prepare to represent the Island at a prestigious national competition this summer.

A newly-qualified driver has crashed into a wall and fence on Brook Road in Shanklin, leaving a damaged car taped off by Police.

The Isle of Wight pétanque community has celebrated a successful year of competition while raising hundreds of pounds for charity at its annual presentation night, held in Cowes earlier this month.

Shanklin Ladies have secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Invitation Cup with a commanding 0-4 win away to Basingstoke Town Women.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a shopfront was damaged in Sandown last week.