Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Work that began 35 years ago to return a woodland to its natural native state has restarted in Yarmouth, with the aim of benefiting plants and wildlife. In partnership with local firm ArbAdvice, work will start to improve the environment ...

BREAKING: Hovertravel's cross-Solent service between Ryde and Southsea has been suspended this morning (Saturday) not due to the weather, but owing to a technical issue.

Alleged political activity at Wootton Community Centre has prompted the Charity Commission to open a compliance case.

East Cowes Victoria will play Stoneham at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon (Saturday) in the Wessex Premier, while Newport take on Aldermaston at the Zilch Waste Stadium in Division 1, weather permitting.

A prison officer has been seriously assaulted at HMP Isle of Wight after being 'attacked with hot water' by an inmate - the second serious incident at the prison in just over a week.

Isle of Wight-based Apex Competition is about to deliver a truly monumental early Christmas gift this Sunday as its ultimate 'Dream Bundle' competition comes to a close.

John Oglander - the man who built Nunwell House - died on 28th November 1655.

74-year-old Lyall Babington, who was enjoying an around-the-world trip, died after becoming entangled in a faulty powered winch on board his yacht off the Isle of Wight, an official investigation has found.

Lake Parish Council is celebrating being awarded Loo of the Year awards for their New Road and Lake Cliff Gardens Public Conveniences, following mystery shopper visits and inspections.

After the sell-out success of last year, Island educators welcomed back the Neurodiversity conference, hosted by Islander and dyslexic expert Jo Rees.