Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

BREAKING: Paramedics are checking over the driver of a silver hatchback after the vehicle rolled onto its side in a crash near Rookley.

Isle of Wight band Five Degrees North are among the nominees announced for the annual Radio Wigwam Awards.

More than £9,000 was raised throughout 2025 for the Isle of Wight Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, thanks to a year of dedicated fundraising efforts.

BREAKING: The Isle of Wight could see temperatures drop to as low as -5c overnight tonight (Saturday) as the cold spell tightens its grip.

A travelling oculist who preyed on the credulous poor of Freshwater was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for fraud on this day in 1906 - 120 years ago today.

The iconic Newtown Old Town Hall, dating back to the 17th century, could undergo structural repairs after the appearance of ‘significant cracks’ and ongoing movement.

All 3 Isle of Wight Wessex League sides start their 2026 fixtures today (Saturday), with Port and Vics having home ties on opposite banks of the Medina, while the Yachtsmen sail across the Solent to face Downton.

A new McDonald’s Drive-Thru restaurant scheme in Cowes has led to a wave of supporting letters being sent to the Isle of Wight Council.

The historic East Dene estate will have grand new entrance gates and a footbridge installed as part of a wider restoration vision.

The M27 between Junctions 9 and 11 will fully reopen at 04:00 tomorrow (Saturday) - a full 24 hours earlier than originally scheduled.