Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A computer error has forced the closure of Portsmouth Harbour this afternoon (Thursday), with the King's Harbour Master unable to authorise vessels to enter or exit the harbour. Wightlink's car ferry and Fastcat services to and from Fishbourne and Ryde ...

Isle of Wight-based coach Jacob Toms has been appointed as a Football Development Officer at Southampton FC, marking a return to the club where his coaching journey first began. Jacob, who is well known for his work in the world ...

A major search and rescue response to a reported boat fire off the Isle of Wight, involving 2 lifeboats, a Coastguard Rescue helicopter and Border Force, is thought to be a hoax - with no stricken vessel or anyone in ...

A South Wight attraction could have a new glass corridor and additional toilet facility built. Ventnor Botanic Garden has sought planning permission for a project which would improve the site’s retail operation, enhance the venue for events and ‘help in ...

A mini-stroke 3 years ago led Lynne Ferguson from Brading to re-evaluate her life - a journey that culminated this month in her public declaration of Christian faith during a special confirmation service at St Mary’s Church. Lynne was one ...

Concerns for the welfare of an individual have led the Police, Coastguard and the RNLI to respond to both Culver Down and Seaview. It was just before 10:50 this morning (Thursday) that HM Coastguard mobilised 2 Coastguard Rescue Teams, from ...

Wight Tri athlete Helen Scholes has proudly represented Great Britain at the World Triathlon Age-Group Sprint-Distance Championships in Wollongong, Australia, finishing 25th overall in her category. Helen took on the challenging course on Friday 17th October, describing it as one ...

The Isle of Wight Council is urging residents to go green this Halloween and help reduce the environmental impact of the spooky season. Halloween is one of the biggest waste-generating events in the UK, with plastic decorations, sweet wrappers, costumes ...

Isle of Wight NHS Trust's Quality Matron, Siziwe Turner has been honoured with the Florence Nightingale Foundation DAISY Award at a ceremony in London for her leadership that has transformed the standard and quality of care for patients across the ...

A leading cardiac charity has seen fundraising success at its recent Isle of Wight quiz and curry night, raising more than £1,500. Hosted at the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth earlier this month, the quiz night saw 10 enthusiastic ...