Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

No injuries have been reported following a 3-car collision on a main road in Cowes this morning (Friday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 08:37 with reports of a collision on Newport Road in Cowes involving 3 ...

Five Isle of Wight schools have been selected for the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme (SRP), which will bring major investment to the Island’s education infrastructure. St George's Special School, The Bay CE School (secondary site), Nine Acres Primary School, ...

An Isle of Wight care home was in breach of legal regulations relating to safe care and treatment, safeguarding people from abuse and good governance, a watchdog has said. Health and social care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) marked ...

The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (10th October 2025) is… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13930 £100.00 3898 £100.00 975 £100.00 8577 £100.00 13199 £100.00 14726 £100.00 17985 £100.00 17400 £100.00 15892 £100.00 13189 £100.00 11260

An Isle of Wight community group has asked why Sandown is ‘being left to rot’ amid a ‘failure of political leadership’. Together for Sandown said residents have ‘yet again been overlooked’ after the Island missed out on getting any funding ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications ...

The Isle of Wight has always had a proud sporting tradition. From packed football stands in Newport to the buzz of summer cricket on village greens, local sport remains central to community life. What has changed in recent years is ...

Flight cancellations have a way of disrupting even the most well-thought-out travel plans. Suddenly, you’re stranded and need to find another way to get where you’re going. While this might feel a bit overwhelming, with some tips and tricks, you ...

A homeless man who stole more than £200 worth of goods from shops in Ryde, has been handed a community order. Kaine Cooper, 28, of no fixed abode, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court having previously admitted 10 ...

Southern Water has confirmed that repair work to fix a burst sewer at Appley Park in Ryde is set to begin this evening (Thursday). The utility company has said that teams are using Appley Car Park to store essential equipment ...