Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

BREAKING: A road in East Cowes has been closed following a 2-car crash this afternoon (Thursday).

Bus drivers across the Isle of Wight are once again getting into the festive spirit - by sporting Christmas jumpers this December in aid of charity.

BREAKING: Ryde man Alexander Scott France has been charged with multiple sexual offences following an investigation into alleged offending against two women on the Isle of Wight.

Over 200 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers from across the Island enjoyed a festive trip to the Commodore Cinema, Ryde at the weekend.

BREAKING: 33-year-old Daniel Skittlethorpe has been charged with burglary following a break-in at a corner shop in Wroxall yesterday morning (Thursday).

Shanklin Sandown Rowing club had 4 of their Masters squad travel to the NEC in Birmingham last weekend for the British Rowing Indoor Championships.

A project seeking to enhance Ventnor Botanic Garden's has drawn criticism from a local council.

The King’s Award For Enterprise 2025 has been jointly presented to 2 organisations, recognising the success of the Careers for Young People (CfYP) Programme on the Isle of Wight.

Island Echo’s official Christmas lights competition, Light up the Wight, will be featured on BBC’s The One Show TONIGHT (Friday).

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th December 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 10015 £100.00 10763 £100.00 17993 £100.00 3830 £100.00 5249 £100.00 13961 £100.00 18113 £100.00 18107 £100.00 10658 £100.00 6061 £100.00 7037