Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Paramedics are tending to a cyclist who has been injured on a busy main thoroughfare in Ryde this morning (Monday), resulting in the closure of the road. Emergency services are currently in attendance on East Hill Road, where a male ...

An IT blunder has revealed that the Government is set to give Hampshire’s new mayoral authority £1.3billion over the next 30 years. The detail of the potential investment for devolution has come about after a Southampton City Council IT error ...

Works on the Island Line, which have forced a temporary full-line closure over the October half-term, are progressing well, South Western Railway has confirmed. A full line closure has been in place since Saturday 18th October with the line set ...

Some 14 sections of highway totalling around 7km in length will be improved over a 3-week period, beginning on 10th November. The roads to be improved are Mayfield Road in East Cowes, Howgate Road in Bembridge, Quay Lane in Brading, ...

A total of 6 Isle of Wight organisations have secured funding from The National Heritage Lottery Fund, to deliver projects that shine a light on the rich history of the Island. Ranging from capturing the lives of the people who ...

The Isle of Wight has always attracted visitors seeking something quieter than mainland life offers. What has changed in recent years is who arrives and why they stay. Beyond the festival crowds and sailing enthusiasts, a different population has discovered ...

There was a time when a holiday meant beaches, cocktails and a photo of your feet by the pool. Now, more people are packing a journal instead of a guidebook. A recent Hilton report found that 72% of travellers are now ...

Reckless driving is a significant issue that affects not only the individual driver but also the broader community. The legal consequences can be severe, influencing your future and freedom. Recognising these impacts is essential for promoting safer driving practices. Reckless ...

The Isle of Wight's very own Wet Leg have announced their biggest headline shows to date, performing at iconic outdoor venues in Manchester, Leeds and London in July 2026, with special guests English Teacher. The three-date run begins at Manchester’s ...

Parts of Ventnor and Ryde are among the most deprived areas on the Isle of Wight, according to newly published national statistics. The data - compiled by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and published by the BBC on ...