Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

RSPCA Isle of Wight is mourning the loss of one of its most loyal and cherished supporters, Sheila Keen, whose dedication to the charity spanned many decades and touched countless lives - both human and animal.

Plans to enhance a historic Isle of Wight pub with a roof terrace and pergola have prompted noise and fire concerns from neighbours.

BREAKING: A brick was used to smash the front window…

Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel is spreading more seasonal cheer with the return of its popular 12 Days of Christmas advent calendar.  

Wightlink is celebrating national recognition after being awarded Silver in the Best Ferry Operator for Routes from/to UK Ports category at the British Travel Awards 2025.

Residents, businesses and stakeholders across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to share their views on proposed changes to the Island Planning Strategy (IPS) as part of a 6-week public consultation.

A £4.5million upgrade to Calbourne Wastewater Treatment Works has been completed, with the improvements set to benefit the Caul Bourne stream and wider local environment.

Casino operators have begun shifting their marketing resources away from upfront promotions and toward structured retention programmes. Players who once chased sign-up offers are now evaluating how platforms reward consistency over months and years. This recalibration reflects both regulatory pressure ...

The UK Gambling Commission has tightened enforcement around Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) following a series of compliance breaches. Several licence suspensions have been issued after investigations found that certain venues failed to uphold existing self-exclusion requirements, allowing excluded users to ...

In recent years, faster and more reliable internet has transformed daily life across the Isle of Wight. From work and education to leisure and socialising, improved connectivity is making tasks easier, entertainment more accessible, and communication smoother. Residents are finding ...