Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Rob Johnson, Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and former professional IRONMAN athlete, has been appointed as the new Chair of Triathlon England. This appointment follows a competitive recruitment process and marks a significant leadership change ...

An estimated 13million Christmas cards and parcels have made their way to the Isle of Wight thanks to Wightlink’s ongoing partnership with Royal Mail.

Island residents are being asked for their views on whether the use of disposable barbecues and the release of sky lanterns and balloons should be restricted on council-owned land.

BREAKING: A tree has fallen across the width of the carriageway on a main road at Downend this evening (Tuesday), resulting in its closure.

Fancy a chilly dip this Christmas? Then why not head to one of the many Boxing Day swims that are taking place across the Island on Friday (26th December).

The RSPCA Isle of Wight has announced the launch of its brand-new live webcams, giving animal lovers a unique behind-the-scenes look at rabbits and cats currently in the charity’s care.

BREAKING: Some 300 cannabis plants have been discovered at Holliers Hotel in Shanklin after Police carried out a raid in the Old Village this morning (Tuesday).

An emergency in the waters off Portsmouth earlier this afternoon (Tuesday) has led to an hour-long delay on Wightlink’s cross-Solent service.

Pupils, families and staff at Dover Park Primary School have shown an outpouring of generosity this December by donating a wide range of festive food items to the Isle of Wight Food Bank as part of a community Christmas initiative.

Former Cowes High School student Gary Rowett has parted company with Championship side Oxford United this morning (23rd December).