Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

BREAKING: Issues with the onboard generators have resulted in 6 Red Jet sailings being cancelled later today (Wednesday).

A new gate has been officially unveiled at Copse Mead Nature Reserve in Lake, with over 90 sheep returning to graze the land as part of seasonal land management efforts.

Ewan and Allan Cook put in strong early-season performances as the Gorrick Brass Monkey XC Endurance Series got underway at Minley Manor in Hampshire on Sunday (30th November).

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the full list of categories for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2026, ahead of applications opening on 1st December.

In July of this year Eldridges Solicitors, with offices in Newport and Freshwater launched their ‘Careers in Legal Service Guide’, a freely available 12-page guide specifically aimed at highlighting the many career opportunities that exist across the legal profession.

Critically ill and injured patients on the Isle of Wight are being given the best chance of survival and recovery thanks to an innovative collaboration between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) and the Isle of Wight Ambulance ...

Island shoppers will be able to park for free in council-run long-stay car parks this Saturday afternoon (6th December) as part of a campaign to support local businesses.

A new policy to manage stray dogs on the Isle of Wight, aiming for public safety and animal welfare, will be voted on at County Hall this week.

A drink driver from Newport who was seen driving at speed on the dual carriageway has been handed a 3-year driving ban.

Plans to demolish a former social services building and build 10 new “extremely affordable” homes were accepted by the Isle of Wight Council last week.