Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

One of Britain’s most feared jails opened a stark new fortress for its most dangerous inmates when its Maximum Security Block received its first inmate on 31st January 1966.

Members of the Isle of Wight Radio Society have re-enacted a landmark moment in global communications history – the first wireless transmission beyond the horizon, originally carried out from the Isle of Wight in January 1901. Last Friday (23rd January), ...

BREAKING: Police and HM Coastguard have responded to a landslip at a popular Isle of Wight beach this afternoon (Saturday).

Residents at Vecta House Care Home enjoyed a day of discovery and nature this week as they swapped their lounge for the rainforest during a special excursion to Amazon World Zoo Park.

An independent lifesaving service on the Isle of Wight is on the lookout for new recruits to join its Beach Safety team in Ryde and Sandown for the 2026 summer season.

The Rotary Club of Shanklin has successfully concluded its annual January Sale, raising £29,400 across 3 locations - an 8% increase on last year’s total, despite having to relocate due to the closure of the YMCA.

An Isle of Wight pharmacy in Cowes is the first in the UK to have 2 collection points, its manager said after the town’s mayor cut a ribbon to open the facility yesterday morning (Friday).

In the only Wessex League game to be played on the Isle of Wight today (Saturday), Cowes Sports take on Dorset side Wincanton Town, weather permitting.

Fothergill, who started chatting to the 'boy' on Grindr, told him he wanted to 'give lads a good time'...

High river levels across parts of the Isle of Wight over the next 3 days may lead to localised flooding...