Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight’s ever-popular Christmas lights map and competition, Light up the Wight, is back for 2025!

An Isle of Wight care home under special measures has made progress but inspectors still say it ‘requires improvement’.

Roads Policing officers will once again be focusing on targeting drink and drug drivers this December, as part of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary's annual campaign to make sure the roads are safe throughout the festive season.

The UK gambling industry is continually evolving, and both land-based and online casinos still play a significant role in shaping this sector. Many notable casinos are tied to larger networks, having been acquired by global behemoths, and as a result, ...

The 100% online university offers top-level education in 11 languages and has a presence in 150 countries Access to quality education has been made easier thanks to the versatility of online modalities and the use of digitalized technological tools in ...

Wightlink have tonight (Sunday) announced the cancellation of several car ferry sailings on Monday morning due to a mechanical issue on board St Clare. The affected sailings include the 06:00, 08:00, 10:00 and 12:00 departures from Portsmouth, and the 07:00, ...

An Isle of Wight man headbutted and elbowed Police Officers whilst receiving treatment at St Mary's Hospital, a court has heard.

Summer 2026 will see Classic Isle return with an unforgettable weekend of classical music in the sweeping valleys of Robin Hill.

Wight Nature Fund’s Autumn Hedgelaying competition was hosted by Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet earlier this month.

A pandemic-era art project that inspired creativity and connection during the COVID-19 crisis is now being made permanently available in Isle of Wight libraries and community spaces.