Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Over 30 Shanklin Rowing Club members attended a recent celebration event, marking the club's first year as a GB Sculling Academy, with the standout highlight of Bass Andre being crowned European Offshore Champion.

Crafty youngsters have won prizes after designing eye-catching reflective school bags in a creative initiative from the Isle of Wight Council that promotes road safety within primary schools.

BREAKING: Forecast sub-zero road surface temperatures have led to the decision to grit the Island's road network this evening (Tuesday).

13 dancers from Creationz Dance Academy took to the stage at the famous Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End last week (21st December).

The conversion of an ‘extremely tired’ Isle of Wight hotel into flats, a ‘high quality’ shepherd’s hut at an alpaca and llama farm and a new doggy day care.

Lake Parish Council say they are counting the cost of vandalism and graffiti at the New Road public toilets, with extensive damage caused to the accessible toilet and door mechanisms.

Orchard House Care Home in Newport recently welcomed 3 representatives from the Royal Marines Association, who visited to present a special Christmas gift to resident and veteran Andy.

Businesses across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to take advantage of an Isle of Wight Council-backed free sustainability programme that helps reduce costs and improve environmental performance.

The hot summer of 2025 saw fires increase across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by over a third.

Isle of Wight businesses are being reminded that entries for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2026 are now open - offering a chance to gain recognition and celebrate achievements over the past year. Applications opened on 1st December and will ...