Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A trio of artists have been commissioned to create new landscape-inspired works on the Isle of Wight as part of a wider cultural programme celebrating creativity and heritage.

Vectis RFC’s Under 13s booked their place in the Plate Final after producing a determined 6–4 win over a powerful Winchester side in the semi-final.

Professionals from all backgrounds on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to help inspire the next generation of talent by volunteering on an Isle of Wight Council-backed platform.

Motorists are struggling to understand how Island Roads can justify their decision to close Firestone Copse Road and The Mall in Brading...

Hundreds of Isle of Wight schoolchildren are gearing up for this year’s Dance Live! heats in Portsmouth, taking place throughout February.

BREAKING: Another yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with a further 30mm of rainfall possible on Wednesday evening.

The chair of the Isle of Wight Council, Binstead's Councillor Ian Dore, has left County Hall’s Alliance group to sit as a non-aligned independent councillor.

East Cowes Town Council has confirmed that there will be no increase in the town precept for 2026/27 — with residents instead seeing a small reduction.

A captive-bred Bald Eagle has arrived on the Isle of Wight and is beginning a new chapter after being given a permanent home at a local falconry centre.

A proposed rural mixed-use development with at least 60 homes and a retail outlet is facing continuing opposition from residents and campaigners.