Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A new multi-use community hub could replace office space in a historic East Cowes building, known by locals as the ‘building on stilts’.

Richard Quigley MP has become the first Member of Parliament to offer T- Level industry placements in his office.

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that its formal agreement with Portsmouth City Council for the shared appointment of Chris Ward as Section 151 chief finance officer will come to an end next year.

Friends is one of the most successful sitcoms of all time, and arguably one of the UK’s favourite American exports. Despite having concluded after 236 episodes over 20 years ago, it still lives on through reruns on UK television sets. ...

Today’s Canadian gamers have seemingly endless entertainment options just a screen away, from immersive multiplayer worlds and competitive eSports to casual mobile games and streaming platforms that bring communities together. They grew comfortable with virtual interactions during the COVID-19 lockdowns ...

The Isle of Wight has always had a changing landscape. In recent years, the entertainment offerings at its seaside attractions have evolved rapidly, and this has been more noticeable than ever. One building missed by many is the Rivoli Picture House, a ...

BREAKING: A Newport man has been arrested, questioned and bailed on suspicion of making threats to kill and stalking.

The Cowes Floating Bridge will be suspended between 09:00 and 17:00 next Friday (28th November) to allow for an interim Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) inspection to take place.

The Isle of Wight Cocktail Co is set to celebrate the festive season in Ryde by transforming its tap room into a magical ‘Enchanted Forest’, with a programme of events and a range of personalised Christmas gifts now on offer.

The Island is in need of a fresh set of elections, MP Joe Robertson has said in response to the damning Penn report, which described County Hall as ‘dysfunctional’.