Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight Caledonian Society held their annual Burns Night Dinner & Dance at The New Holmwood Hotel in Cowes on Saturday (24th January), celebrating Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns.

Freshwater Bay Golf Club’s annual Captain's Drive-In was held in favourable conditions earlier this month, setting a positive tone for the year ahead.

Just days after avoiding prison, Reece Chilcott went on to commit yet another pharmacy break-in - this time with his brother...

BREAKING: Island Roads says that road surface temperatures are predicted to fall to near 0c overnight...

BREAKING: More than 300 skilled jobs have been saved on the Isle of Wight following a £20 million government grant to secure the future of the Vestas wind turbine blade factory in Newport.

27 players competed on 23rd January at Smallbrook as the Island Echo Handicapped Singles Tournament delivered drama, shocks and high-quality table tennis throughout.

Paintbrushes and rollers were put to great use when Island Roads community service volunteers helped redecorate a village hall.

No fuel at one of the Isle of Wight's busiest petrol stations is causing issues for motorists this morning (Wednesday).

Wightlink has confirmed its continued support for Isle of Wight organisations through its long-running Wightlink in the Community initiative, with similar levels of sponsorship planned for 2026 after backing more than 14,000 cross-Solent journeys in 2025.

Nationwide Building Society in Ryde will close for for little over a week next month to allow refurbishment works to take place.