Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Priory School in Whippingham received the generous donation of a piano earlier this week (Tuesday), but rather than arriving by the usual lorry or van, the instrument was delivered with pedal power. Donated by local East Cowes resident, Mrs Lynch, ...

Our house is mental most of the time. Two kids under ten, a dog that thinks he's a person, and my wife who works from home three days a week. Every room serves about five different purposes, and finding a ...

The Isle of Wight’s first ever Red Squirrel Ride has been hailed a great success, bringing together cyclists from across the country in support of the RSPCA Isle of Wight Animal Centre. Riders joined from as far afield as Manchester, ...

2 mainland men were arrested as they tried to flee the Isle of Wight last night (Thursday) following an alleged serious assault in Newport, which has left a 20-year-old man with a broken jaw and eye socket. Police were called ...

Ever dreamed of owning a toilet that’s truly a work of art? – well now’s your chance. 4 of the unique artist-decorated toilets that have been the centrepiece of a campaign to get people talking about bowel cancer are going ...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter - 25th September 2025 "As you know I am the new Reform UK Councillor for Central Rural ...

A new 2-bedroom apartment could be built on the lower ground floor of a Victorian villa near the popular Appley Beach. Mr Truscott of Leavington House - known for its troublesome tenants in recent years, which included the scene of ...

Work is now underway to deliver a new PlayZone in Sandown, funded by a £250,000 grant from the Premier League, The FA and the Government’s Football Foundation. The small-sided sports facility will be located at Sandham Grounds and is expected ...

Access between Upper Ventnor and Lower Ventnor will be severed for 3 days next month as Island Roads undertake essential works at The Graben. The work by Island Roads will take place between Monday 20th October and Wednesday 22nd October, ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (26th September 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 16985 £100.00 14348 £100.00 12482 £100.00 1463 £100.00 18318 £100.00 3246 £100.00 9205 £100.00 7617 £100.00 17459 £100.00 15619 £100.00 12320