Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Wight Tri members braved freezing conditions in Colwell on Sunday (26th October) for the opening event of the club’s winter duathlon series, swapping a cosy lie-in for Lycra, laces and helmet hair at the first-ever Colwell Caulker Duathlon. A total ...

Southern Vectis has launched a call for nominations from local good causes to become the bus operator’s official corporate charity for 2026 and 2027. The company says it wants to hear from well-established and active Isle of Wight charities that ...

A new grassroots initiative aimed at connecting communities, researchers and institutions has officially launched on the Isle of Wight, bringing a fresh approach to community-led research. The Isle of Wight Community-Owned Research Network (ICORN) is being led by Community Action ...

A brand new bar and nightclub is set to open in the heart of Newport next month, it has been announced. 'Blondies’ will take over the former Sweet Charlie’s and The Celt premises at 21-22 High Street. Resident DJs Lee ...

Plans to build 127 new homes in the West Wight have resurfaced in a revised form. Tallulah Estates has lodged an outline application with County Hall for a housing estate next to Freshwater’s Camp Road. The plans including access roads, ...

A refused proposal to install a 20m 5G mast in a 'ridiculous position' in Sandown has been appealed. Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL) is contesting the rejection of its proposed 20m monopole, supporting 9 antenna apertures and 2x 0.3m dishes ...

A trio of Isle of Wight organisations have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to nature and sustainability at the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Awards 2025. The Garlic Farm in Newchurch, Warren Farm in Totland, and ...

MiCA creates a unified EU regulatory framework for crypto-asset issuers and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), enabling EU-wide passporting once authorised by a home state. Issuers: Asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens (EMTs) face the most stringent rules, especially if designated as ...

The Isle of Wight has long been celebrated for its natural beauty, seaside charm, and tourism‑driven economy. But beneath the surface, the island is starting to show signs of a more ambitious industrial and digital transformation. With government‑backed grants, business ...

As we approach ever-closer to 2030, the Isle of Wight's internet access and coverage options continue to evolve. Far from the dial-up systems many of us grew up with, today we're blessed with a wide selection, where the only problem ...