Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A proposal for a mixed-use development in Freshwater comprising at least 60 homes, with a generous share of affordable housing and a budget retail outlet, has re-emerged.

Southern Vectis is celebrating national success after parent company Go South Coast was crowned Large Bus Operator of the Year at the prestigious RouteOne Awards.

11 members of Ryde Rowing Club attended the Hants & Dorset ARA Presentation Dinner on Saturday 8th November to see their Women’s Junior Fours crew receive top honours.

Dr Anna Collar, the Green Party’s Mayoral Candidate, will visit Newport this month to discuss her plans for a greener and fairer Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Vectis RFC’s U13s and U16s showed resilience on the road this weekend as the rest of the club trained across the Island. 

Keert has been named among 18 founding members of the new Sustainable Urban Freight Association.

Young people on the Isle of Wight are being urged to speak out against knife crime by using a completely anonymous service provided by the charity Crimestoppers.

No heads will roll at County Hall despite a damning report into the 'dysfunctional' Isle of Wight Council, it has been confirmed.

Bembridge residents and businesses alike have expressed outrage as Southern Water confirms plans to close Embankment Road for up to 3 weeks in the run-up to Christmas.

A planning application has been submitted to convert a former Sandown hotel into supported accommodation for adults with learning disabilities.