Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight will host one of its largest UK chess events this February when the Isle of Wight Chess Tournament takes place in Ryde during half term.

More than 300 arrests have been made across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as part of Operation Limit, our annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign.

Cowes Sports and Newport Isle of Wight are set to play their first games of 2026 today (Saturday), weather permitting.

Up to 6 shipping containers have been identified floating in the sea south-east of the Isle of Wight…

Dave Pearce, East 17, Blazin Squad, So Solid Crew and Artful Dodger are among the first acts announced for the Isle of Wight Dance Weekender.

Following the success of the 2025 display, a cheque for a staggering £ has been handed over to Mountbatten Isle of Wight by Ash Lane Christmas Lights.

Island Echo has agreed a new media partnership with Mindset Bros, a community‑focused organisation dedicated to supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing across the Isle of Wight.

As part of the It Takes a Team campaign, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is highlighting the growing role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working alongside GPs and other health professionals supporting patients in the community.

Pupils from the Broadlea Primary School Council met with Lake Parish Councillor Paul Brading recently, to discuss options for the proposed Manor Road playground project, and overwhelmingly chose their preferred design.

A new one-day wellness event described as the largest of its kind on the Isle of Wight is set to take place at Northwood House in Cowes on Saturday (21st February 2026).