Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Maureen Sullivan previews theatre performances on the Isle of Wight this October... ‘Billy Liar’ comes to Trinity Theatre from 2nd to 5th October: a situation comedy with layers of profound humility. It is set against the backdrop of an industrial ...

The Isle of Wight Marathon is celebrating its 69th anniversary this year, with around 200 runners expected to take on the demanding course across the west and north of the Island next week (5th October). The race, organised by Ryde ...

Biscoes Solicitors have officially relocated their Newport office to a new modern space within St Cross Business Park, bringing fresh opportunities to better serve clients and the wider Isle of Wight community. The firm’s new address is within the Innovation ...

Monkey Haven, the Isle of Wight’s award-winning primate rescue centre, has launched an urgent appeal to raise £25,000 to rebuild a much-loved enclosure that is now dangerously deteriorated. The enclosure, originally built in 2006 to house the first rescued monkeys ...

Disquiet has been expressed by political leaders at the Isle of Wight Council over proposed job cuts at ferry firm Wightlink. Conservative group leader Councillor Ed Blake and Council Leader Phil Jordan, who heads up the Alliance group, have spoken ...

Outdoor events are an integral part of life on the Isle of Wight, ranging from lively farmers' markets and charity fundraisers to community fairs and autumn festivals. They bring residents and visitors together, provide entertainment, and celebrate the island’s unique ...

A misconduct hearing is to be held to consider allegations against former Isle of Wight Police officer Scott Carine, who is accused of operating a business interest without approval. Allegations state that after September 2023, former PC Carine continued to ...

A 48-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man are in custody this evening (Monday) following an alleged assault on 2 people in Shanklin. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has launched an investigation after 2 individuals were assaulted at an address ...

Violent and sexual offences continue to dominate crime statistics on the Isle of Wight, with new figures confirming that hundreds of incidents are being recorded every month without any sign of significant improvement. Between January and July this year, more ...

The sudden appearance of a sink hole in the middle of the road has led to the emergency closure of a main route in East Cowes today (Monday). It was shortly before 15:00 this afternoon that Island Roads rushed to ...