Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Continued growth and rising customer demand are driving expansion at Sandown-based Island Windows, with recruitment now underway. The company says continued demand for UPVC, aluminium window and door repairs has prompted the need for an additional engineer to join the ...

In a new regular feature on Island Echo, Charlie Panayi, CEO of Red Squirrel Property Shop, gives a monthly update on the Isle of Wight’s property market… There’s a lot of chatter about 'the market’s slowed down and no one is ...

A Sandown Town Councillor has responded to claims from another councillor that restrictions on HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupancy) would target the vulnerable and fuel homelessness. In an article published in Island Echo on Thursday (25th September), Councillor Debbie Andre ...

Haylands Primary School came alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of Europe on Friday (25th September) as pupils and staff celebrated International Languages Day. Each class explored greetings in a different European language, sparking curiosity and conversation about linguistic ...

The Leader of the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that councillors have now been provided with a comprehensive document that details the opportunities, benefits, consequences and implications of the Solent devolution deal. This marks an important step in ensuring ...

UKSA has announced that it has been named the official Charity of the Year 2025 by Maritime Solent, following a competitive selection process that recognised the organisation’s impactful work across the Isle of Wight and internationally. The judges were particularly ...

The Island’s hockey sides enjoyed a busy weekend with double hat-tricks, big wins and spirited youth performances across the board. The Ladies’ 1st XI produced a stunning display away at Trojans 3rd XI, running out 10–0 winners. Saffron Hart grabbed ...

The main road between Newport and Cowes has been closed by Police this morning (Tuesday) as a result of a 3-car shunt near the prisons. Emergency services are on scene at Parkhurst Road, near the junction with Clissold Road, where ...

The Isle of Wight Green Party is pressing for Government intervention and regulation to protect a vital cross-Solent transport route, as Red Funnel is sold to yet another private equity firm. As first reported by Island Echo yesterday (Monday), Njord Partners ...

A total of 5 more beach huts could be built on the seafront at Totland. Canice Holdings has submitted a further application for ‘smart beach huts’ on land to the south of Pilots Point, Totland Bay. Consultancy Plan Research says ...