Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (9th January 2026) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9653 £100.00 12062 £100.00 3149 £100.00 14181 £100.00 14820 £100.00 5735 £100.00 2692 £100.00 13400 £100.00 18439 £100.00 7182 £100.00 6088

BREAKING: A man is being checked over by paramedics after a flat fire broke out in Bembridge earlier this morning (Friday), caused by clothing against a heater.

The Isle of Wight saw 946 babies born in 2025, with slightly more boys than girls and 13 sets of twins arriving during the year.

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

For Isle of Wight businesses taking card payments online, fraud control is no longer just a security issue. It is a conversion issue. Under UK rules, stronger authentication is often required, but the way it is implemented can decide whether ...

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland: An Introduction The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, also known as the GRAI, is the new statutory body responsible for licensing and regulating gambling services in Ireland. The new laws will introduce significant changes ...

The one-way system will be in place for approximately 3 months from early February...

A new online platform has been launched to help residents, visitors and history enthusiasts explore more than 1,300 heritage locations across the Isle of Wight.

Students across the Isle of Wight are celebrating success today (Thursday) as the Isle of Wight College releases GCSE resit results in English and Maths, marking a major milestone for those determined to improve their qualifications.

BREAKING: Drivers are facing delays in Lake this afternoon (Thursday) following a collision on a main road in Lake.