Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Britain’s biggest gambling groups have just booked another bumper year. Industry figures for the 12 months to March point to roughly £1 billion more in earnings than the previous period, driven mainly by remote casino games and online sports betting. ...

The Isle of Wight is best known for its scenery and slower pace, but beneath that calm surface sits an economy that, just like any other, has to adapt to modern pressures. In 2026, local councils and small businesses will ...

A man who broke into a corner shop in Wroxall and stole more than £180 worth of vapes, alcohol and cash, will learn his fate in March.

BREAKING: The Environment Agency is warning that flooding is possible around high tide tomorrow (Wednesday).

East Wight MP Joe Robertson has stepped up his challenge to the Government’s £13.4million funding cut to the Isle of Wight Council, warning that the move risks deepening existing inequalities across the Island.

14 Islanders have been named as Red Funnel’s 2026 Island Ambassadors, alongside 16 Supported Talents and 12 Supported Teams, as part of the cross-Solent operator’s annual ‘Proud to Support’ programme.

The countdown to the 2026 Round the Island Race is officially under way, with entries set to open next Friday and early bird discounts available for a limited time.

Ventnor were defeated away to Tottonians in a top-of-the-table Hampshire Counties 3 League clash on Saturday (17th January).

The collision, the second in the Ventnor area today (Tuesday), has resulted in the closure of one of the town's busiest roads...

Hovertravel has been awarded the Green Marine Europe certification for the third consecutive year.