Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

There are a number of changes to the Isle of Wight Council's many services that you need to be aware of this festive period.

A candidate in the running to be Hampshire’s first mayor has launched a petition calling for the Labour Government to go back on its decision to delay polling day.

More than 3 acres of land with planning permission for 15 detached bungalows has sold at auction, for just over £1million.

The new year is a fantastic time to reset and recalibrate. For the Island’s darting stars Keegan Brown and Joe Hunt, there’s an opportunity to reflect on the successes of 2025, while feeling rightly confident of what’s in store for them ...

The operating costs of a fleet and environmental responsibility are determined by the same underlying factors. This means that for UK companies that use company cars and vans, fuel expenditure and emissions are just two aspects of the same challenge. ...

Born into poverty in an Isle of Wight fishing village, Sophie Dawes died a baroness at the centre of a royal mystery.

The trial of an eco-campaigner, accused of driving at a car boot sale marshal some 4-and-a-half years ago, finally got underway at the Isle of Wight Crown Court today (Monday).

Visitors to St Mary’s Hospital here on the Isle of Wight are once again being asked to wear face masks, as the NHS responds to a rise in winter illnesses including flu and norovirus.

Island Spirit Gin, produced by the small independent distillery Isle of Wight Gin, is now being served at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

A Cowes bookshop has raised festive smiles this Christmas with a sparkling sign that appears to spell its own name wrong.