Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight Council spent a staggering £2million on social care for asylum seekers, new figures reveal.

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is inviting supporters to open their hearts this Valentine's Day by adopting one of their 4 ‘Lonely Hearts’ still searching for a special place in someone’s life.

Isle of Wight archer Summer Chambers has claimed the title of Indoor Champion for 2026 after delivering a strong double performance at this year’s Hampshire Indoor Championships.

Plans to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme could increase cross-Solent ferry fares by as much as 15%...

Wightlink CRT rider Ewan Cook impressed on his Elite debut by finishing second at Round 3 of the Brass Monkeys 2-hour MTB race at Porridgepot on Sunday 1st February.

An unusual visitor is due to arrive on the Island next Monday (9th February) – a coat made from 700 patches, including one from the Isle of Wight, which has already toured some 2,000 miles. Known as the Coat of ...

It has been reported that the sett was filled with concrete...

Sunday morning saw calm conditions on the River Medina for the first winter time trial of 2026, with 39 crews from across the Island taking to the water.

Brading residents say they have been left stranded and increasingly concerned for their safety over the closure of New Road for the whole of February, with no bus provision in place.

A once-derelict 156-year-old listed building can now serve hundreds of young people every week, as Isle of Wight Council-led works to save the space near completion. An extensive project to restore Sandown Town Hall, built in 1869, is now nearing ...