Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Arreton Primary School, which narrowly avoided closure earlier this year, has had a somewhat ‘turbulent year’ according to Ofsted inspectors. Ofsted recently graded Arreton Primary as ‘good’ for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, but ‘requires improvement’ ...

Island Echo has spoken exclusively to Joe Butcher after he reached the milestone of 100 goals for Newport IW FC in last Saturday’s victory over Frimley Green. Newport IW FC player-manager Joe Butcher has long been one of the Island’s ...

A 19th-century Isle of Wight fort will undergo a works scheme to enhance its appearance and maintain the building for future generations. Wildheart Residential Management’s Listed Building Consent application for repair works at the Grade I listed Golden Hill Fort ...

The RSPCA Isle of Wight is calling on brave members of the community to take part in this year’s Firewalk Challenge - a unique event that invites participants to walk barefoot across red-hot embers in aid of the Island’s most ...

Families across the Isle of Wight are being invited to enjoy a range of free Halloween-themed events at libraries during the October half term, with crafts, workshops and spooky stories on offer for children of all ages. Activities include magic ...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman allegedly stole 2 pairs of shoes from TK Maxx in Newport last month.  It is alleged that on 12th September between 13:00 and 13:35, a woman walked out of TK Maxx, with ...

Newport-based St James Clinic has been named a finalist in the prestigious Private Dentistry Awards 2025, marking a major recognition for the family-run dental practice on the Isle of Wight. The practice has been shortlisted in 2 competitive categories - ...

The Mountbatten Group, which comprises Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire, has been named UK Hospice of the Year and the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the national Charity Today Awards 2025. At a gala lunch in ...

The Isle of Wight Council will press ahead with a plan to replace Floating Bridge 6, rather than modify the existing chain ferry. Economy, regeneration, transport and infrastructure committee (ERTIC) members last night (Thursday) voted to ‘assess market interest around ...

Works to reopen Ventnor's Belgrave Road, which was has been closed for more than 7 months following a rockfall, are progressing well ahead of a proposed November reopening. As previously reported by Island Echo, The road has been closed since ...