Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Light up the Wight, Island Echo's official Christmas lights competition, will feature on BBC's The One Show this coming Friday (12th December).

A new policy to manage stray dogs on the Isle of Wight, aiming for public safety and animal welfare, has been agreed by county councillors.

Ryde Town Council is inviting all residents to take part in its Budget Consultation Event on Friday (12th December).

A festive fundraising event in aid of St Catherine’s School will take place at St Catherine’s Church in Ventnor this Saturday (13th December), with the community invited to enjoy a day of Christmas cheer, entertainment and local shopping from 10:30. 

BREAKING: A teenager is in a serious condition at Southampton General Hospital after he crashed his electric motorbike into a car in Ryde Town Centre last night (Tuesday), sustaining significant head and leg injuries.

A 13-year-old Cowes boy is spreading festive cheer with a spectacular Christmas light display on Highfield Road in aid of the Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band.

Mountbatten Isle of Wight is inviting the community to a festive evening of Christmas carols at Newport Minster next Wednesday (17th December).

The village of Seaview will celebrate Christmas at its annual ‘Late-Night Shopping’ event this Friday (12th December) from 17:00 to 20:00. 

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman allegedly stole 2 bottles of perfume from a shop in Newport last month.

Ryde C extended their Division 1 lead, Goshawks secured their first win, and Division 3 delivered 2 hard-fought draws in the latest round of IWTTA fixtures.