Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

• Kaine Cooper, 28, of High Street, Ryde – admitted nine counts of shop theft across June to August 2025 from Sainsbury’s and the Co-op, stealing items including beer, sandwiches, wine, chicken, and ice cream valued between £10 and £38.30. ...

A ram-raider who stole £10,000 worth of tobacco during a night-time crime spree targeting shops, containers and a farm shop across the Isle of Wight has admitted his guilt in the Crown Court. 41-year-old Nicky Dickinson, of Barton Road in ...

A night of classic soul, Motown and disco hits is set to light up Shanklin Theatre on Saturday 1st November, as Angelo Starr & The Team bring their world-class live show to the Isle of Wight. The Team have been ...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) have launched a public consultation to find out what local people would like to see in the future of the County town -  and they would love to hear from residents of all ages. ...

Will Doyle has been named the new principal of Lift Ryde, following several years of senior leadership at the school and a recent spell as head of school. Mr Doyle brings a wealth of experience to the role, having joined ...

A tractor has been completely destroyed following a fire in a field in Wootton earlier today (Wednesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was first called at around 12:00, following reports of a tractor well ablaze in ...

Shanklin Ladies began their Invitation Cup campaign in style, defeating Division 2 side Winchester City Flyers Reds on a perfect pitch at home. The match began quietly, with both teams taking time to settle. Shanklin gradually grew into the game, ...

Libraries across the Island are preparing to turn a new leaf this Autumn as they take part in Green Libraries Week. Running from Monday 27th October to Sunday 2nd November 2025, this national celebration, led by CILIP (the library and ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has been scrambled to an ongoing medical emergency in Lake this morning (Wednesday). Specialists medics left their Thruxton base at around 11:15, following calls to assist the Isle of Wight Ambulance ...

Pupils from Lanesend Primary School have delivered a collection of food to the Cowes Foodbank as part of the school’s Harvest celebrations. School Council members, joined by Head of School Miss Mather, took part in the delivery earlier this week ...