Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Healthwatch Isle of Wight has launched a new engagement project with Wessex Cancer Alliance to better understand the experiences of local people affected by cancer.

A proposed Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary precept increase, representing £15 extra per year for Band D council taxpayers, has been endorsed by a scrutiny body.

An Isle of Wight-based animal charity that helps pets and wildlife has been chosen as Island Roads’ staff Charity of the Year.

Mass tourism is causing disquiet, if not outrage, in holiday spots around the world. The Spanish have been raging against tourists in the Canary Islands as well as mainland Spain, in places in Gran Canaria and Barcelona, furious that they've ...

The US dollar may be the most traded currency on the planet, underpinning global markets and international trade, but that dominance does not necessarily make it the leading currency in circulation. When measured against the British pound, some of the ...

BREAKING: Reports of smoke issuing from a flat have led to firefighters from 2 stations responding to central Ryde tonight (Monday) - with a main road closed.

A man in his 90s died after a blanket wrapped around him caught fire when it came into contact with an electrical heater, an inquest has heard.

Wight Whisky has secured a prestigious trio of accolades at the World Whiskies Awards 2026, placing the Isle of Wight-based producer among the world’s most celebrated names in whisky.

Southampton Legends are set to return to the Isle of Wight to face an Island Legends squad in a charity football spectacular, jointly hosted by Newport I.W. and Cowes Sports FC.

BREAKING: Firefighters are helping evacuate residents who have been left stranded in their homes…