Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Standing before the iron gate bearing the cynical words "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Sets You Free), you'll feel time collapse. This isn't just another historical site you're visiting—it's where humanity's darkest impulses materialized into systematic murder. Over 1.1 million people, ...

Cowes Sports marked Mark Woodhouse’s first game in sole charge with a hard-fought win over high-flying Portland United at the Zilch Waste Stadium this afternoon.

HM Senior Coroner Caroline Sumeray has concluded that the death of a Sandown man, who was found in the river at Alverstone back in 2024, was drug-related.

Evolution Gym in Ryde will be open to all Isle of Wight residents free of charge on Christmas Day between 09:00 and 15:00, in a bid to support those who may find the festive season difficult or lonely.

The Royal Hotel in Ventnor has once again been recognised as one of the top 3 restaurants in the South of England.

Families and friends gathered at the Isle of Wight Crematorium chapel for a moving Lights of Love service, held to remember loved ones at what can be a difficult time of year.

BREAKING: A crash involving at least 2 vehicles - a BMW and an Audi - has led to the closure of The Downs this morning (Saturday).

A host of Isle of Wight tourism businesses have been honoured at this year’s Beautiful South Awards.

BREAKING: A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of seriously assaulting a woman in Ryde last night (Friday).

It was a true “Funday” las for Councillor Ian Dore, as the Chair’s office was transformed into a festive gallery thanks to a bumper bag of Christmas card submissions. The response to this year’s competition left him stunned, with colourful ...