Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Strings Bar & Venue have added another top name to their woodland line-up, with Tom Meighan to appear at Robin Hill this Summer.

A community book campaign led by The Story Spot Bookshop is inviting Isle of Wight businesses to sponsor bundles of mental health-focused books for schools and colleges across the Island.

An Isle of Wight woman will take on the TCS London Marathon 2026 to raise money for the East Cowes-based charity that supported her after being diagnosed with cancer as a toddler.

A crash is causing major delays on the main diversion route to Cowes this afternoon (Wednesday).

Whippingham's Priory School opened its newest facility, the Wellbeing Centre earlier this week (Thursday).

The Chief Medical Officer for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is warning of the long-term effects to health services across the region following a significant fire at Southampton General Hospital at the weekend.

BREAKING: The man was forced to scramble up a tree after being confronted by an angry cow...

Youth teams from Vectis RFC were in action on the mainland over a waterlogged weekend that highlighted the club’s rapid growth, resilience and expanding player base.

Northwood Originals were crowned Isle of Wight Cricket Board U12 Indoor League champions for the first time after a commanding Finals Night performance last Friday.

Island writers are invited to come together in Cowes next week for a sociable evening celebrating local literary talent and showcasing opportunities across the Isle of Wight and beyond.