Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A review by police leaders is expected to call for non-crime hate incidents to be replaced with a new common sense system, a decision that is backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.

BREAKING: Thick fog shrouding the helipad at St Mary’s Hospital has hampered a potentially life-saving mission for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance this afternoon (New Year’s Eve).

A function room behind Ventnor’s Better Days Cafe could be leased to a community group on the Isle of Wight, following discussions between local leaders and the property’s landlord.

BREAKING: A 44-year-old man from Newport has tragically died in hospital following a hit-and-run collision in Newport, with the driver suspected on being responsible released under investigation.

Cowes-based Joe Ramskill is not only a full-time Service Technician at SeaSafe Systems - he’s also a dedicated martial artist who has earned national recognition in the sport of Taekwondo.

Jhoots Pharmacy on the Isle of Wight is no more, with the 4 remaining stores in East Cowes, Ryde, Sandown and Ventnor acquired by Allied Pharmacies.

As the Isle of Wight counts down to 2026, Red Funnel is celebrating the exceptional achievements of local talents supported through its Proud to Support initiative.

A ‘high quality’ shepherd’s hut with an outdoor kitchen, sauna and mini-meadow will be installed at alpaca and llama farm in the West Wight.

Medina Marching Band will kick off its 50th anniversary year with a prestigious appearance in the world-famous London New Year’s Day Parade tomorrow (Thursday).

Plans for a new children’s home on the outskirts of Newport have been met with objections from neighbours, who say the application lacks detail and could impact the local area.