Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A gull with a hook embedded in its mouth was rescued from Cowes Enterprise College yesterday (Tuesday), thanks to quick action by staff, Friends of the Animals and Carisbrooke Vets. The bird was discovered with the hook lodged in its ...

Isle of Wight-born rower Louis Attrill brought Olympic gold home on 24th September 2000. Exactly 25 years ago, Attrill stood atop the Olympic podium in Sydney, clutching gold as part of Great Britain’s men’s eight crew. The victory remains one ...

The Isle of Wight Council is once again backing National Recycle Week, encouraging residents to do their bit for the environment. Now in its 22nd year, Recycle Week runs until 28th September and celebrates the positive steps taken by individuals ...

East Cowes Town Council is inviting residents to take part in a new round of public consultations aimed at gathering views on key local issues and future priorities for the town. To ensure every resident has the chance to share ...

Police are investigating after an 11-year-old girl on her way to school was approached by a stranger this morning (Wednesday). Police were first alerted to the suspicious incident at around 08:30 this morning (Wednesday) where it was reported that an ...

A Newport man accused of several high-value thefts from businesses in Newport, will appear in court next month. As previously reported by Island Echo, it was last week that Police released the image of a male they wished to speak ...

Hands-on community creativity is helping to transform futures for marine wildlife thanks to Isle of Wight-based eco-engineers Artecology and a new research collaboration with the University of Plymouth. Artecology, the Sandown design team behind the award-winning Vertipools innovation, has confirmed ...

Runners of all ages are set to race through Nettlestone and Seaview this Sunday (28th September) with the return of the 'Nettlestone RAT Race'. Now in its third year since returning after the pandemic, the RAT Race - short for ...

The Ryde Art Collective is set to launch a brand-new exhibition, Re-collections, at Department in Ryde from 30th September to 11th October. It marks a first for the newly-opened arts centre, which has invited the contemporary art group as its ...

A new community interest company has been launched by Islanders Hannah Harris and Becky Anderson, with the aim of providing fun, free and family-friendly events while supporting local businesses. Caulkhead Events CIC is a non-profit, community-driven organisation committed to hosting ...