Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

BREAKING: A total of 7 Wightlink ferry crossings between Fishbourne and Portsmouth have been cancelled this afternoon (Thursday) due to an ongoing technical issue.

Residents and staff at Vecta House Care Home in Newport have kicked off the festive season in style with a packed schedule of Christmas celebrations, including music, community visits and joyful entertainment.

Freshwater Bay Golf Club members have raised an impressive £4,452 in support of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

Police would like to speak to 2 men who are wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident in Newport nearly 6 weeks ago. 

BREAKING: A a main road connecting Newport with the West Wight has been blocked this morning (Thursday) as a result of a landslip. 

From casual players to dedicated fans, the Isle of Wight community is diving into the world of online casinos. We explore how the industry has evolved across the UK, the current trends in social gaming and what keeps players coming ...

The Isle of Wight community is being thanked after more than £35,000 worth of toys were donated to Isle of Wight Radio’s Christmas Toy Appeal this year.

Opposition has mounted to a bid to convert an events room often used by the Better Days Café.

The Environment Agency (EA) has graded 15 bathing spots on the Isle of Wight good or excellent for water quality.

EXCLUSIVE: Efforts are now underway to find another company to keep the bins being emptied from April 2026...