Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A Ryde man has been jailed for 12 months after sexually assaulting a lone teenager whilst she sat waiting for a train.

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to supporting and promoting yachting and powerboat events in Cowes, recognising their vital importance to the town’s maritime heritage, community life and local economy.

Walk the Wight 2026 officially launches next week (Monday) - and the first 10 people to find Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s fundraising team at a secret location will walk away with a goodie bag to mark the occasion.

Britten-Norman has opened applications for up to 10 places, offering islanders the opportunity to begin a long-term career in aerospace engineering.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (23rd January 2026) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9391 £100.00 11629 £100.00 4042 £100.00 7192 £100.00 18443 £100.00 13258 £100.00 15786 £100.00 11907 £100.00 10082 £100.00 13082 £100.00 4521

Councillors on the Isle of Wight have voted to give themselves a £676 annual pay rise - all in the name of fairness and inflation.

Adverse weather conditions are causing disruption to cross-Solent travel this morning (Friday), impacting those travelling to and from the Isle of Wight.  Although Wightlink services are currently running to timetable, the Red Jet service between Cowes and Southampton and Hovertravel’s ...

A range of properties and sites on the Isle of Wight are among 177 lots listed across southern England by Clive Emson Auctioneers in the firm’s first land and property auction of 2026.

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

Many executives hire people who mirror their own expertise, creating organizations where the boss remains the smartest person in every room. Alejandro Betancourt López considers this approach a fundamental error. His hiring philosophy runs counter to the instincts of many ...