Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

'Intimidation' and witnessing 'pandering' to new Reform UK representatives have been cited in a statement about why an Isle of Wight councillor of many years standing will no longer attend County Hall meetings.

A total of 32 more houses could be built next to Horsebridge Hill on the outskirts of Newport. Captiva Homes has submitted new plans for housing, a means of access, landscaping and ancillary infrastructure on land at Acorn Farm. The ...

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Plans for a new Aldi supermarket in Ryde have come under fire from rival retailer Lidl, which has formally objected to the proposals as it looks to build a competing store just across the road.

A man who posed as a DPD delivery driver to fraudulently collect parcels from High Street shops in Newport has been ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and pay over £600 in compensation.

The owners of Lake Fish Bar have been granted planning permission to make the former business part of a residential property.

Supporters of local charity ‘The Wight Brainy Bunch’ gathered at GG’s Bar & Restaurant earlier this month (1st November) for a spectacular Moonlit Masquerade Ball, which raised over £5,000 to help Island families affected by brain tumours. The elegant black-tie ...

Mountbatten Isle of Wight is set to take over the organisation of the popular Randonnee cycling event from 2026, with a new September date confirmed.

Southern Co-op is set to bring festive cheer to the Isle of Wight this December by giving away free Christmas food shops and offering funding to community groups through its annual Winter Fund.

Westridge Golf Club members raised £740 for the Royal British Legion during Saturday’s (8th November) Remembrance Day Texas Scramble, held in fine playing conditions.