Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Ventnor 2nd XV have surged to the top of the Hampshire Premiership South table following a commanding 62–17 bonus-point victory over a strong and experienced Southampton side at Watcombe Bottom. The Islanders started brightly in front of a large home ...

A group of creative crafters from the Isle of Wight Community Club are spreading a little extra magic this festive season. The club’s 'Craft and Chat' group has been busy lovingly hand-knitting 150 cheerful woollen elves, each tagged with the ...

The Isle of Wight Council has welcomed a visit from the President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as part of a 2-day tour championing the power of planning across the South East. RTPI President Helen Fadipe, joined by ...

Rogue builder Richard Sullivan, who defrauded Island residents out of around £20,000 as part of a 'get rich quick scheme', has been jailed for more than 3 years. e years and nine months, after a successful Isle of Wight Council ...

An Isle of Wight family on a guided fossil hunt at Brook Bay have made an incredible discovery – unearthing what’s believed to be one of the Island’s oldest Stone Age hand axes. Mrs Mel Harrison, along with her husband ...

Domestic abuse incidents against male victims across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have risen by more than 7% over the past year, with men being urged to speak up more. For the 12 months to the end of September ...

Among all the game opportunities that are available at online casinos, slot spins are the ones that attract the most attention. This occurs even more if these spins come for free, and you don’t need to pay to try them. ...

Málaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, has stopped being just a gateway to Spanish beaches and has become one of Europe’s top cultural and gastronomic destinations. With an enviable climate and an irresistible mix of art, history, and ...

The Isle of Wight isn’t Las Vegas, but its players know that a smart gambler doesn’t need neon lights to find a good table. Whether it’s a low-key poker night or a blackjack session across the Solent, the island’s gamblers ...

Residents living at Gurnard Pines in Cowes have been evacuated tonight (Monday) amid an ongoing Police incident, thought to relate to the discovery of potentially explosive materials. For the second time this year, officers have descended on a specific lodge ...