Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Isle of Wight rock band The Optimists have captured the essence of unexpected summer love with their newest song First Time Again, the group’s first single in almost a year.

The incident occurred at around 15:30 near Bembridge Airport and involved a red motorcycle.

5 Isle of Wight friends who describe themselves simply as 'five mates, drinking beer and singing shanties' are preparing to release their debut album after building a growing following at pubs, festivals and events across the Island.

The aeroplane has crash landed upside down at Sandown Airport this afternoon.

Wight Tri athletes battled everything from blue-green algae and brutal climbs to a nail-biting 19-second margin during an eventful weekend of competition on the mainland.

Isle of Wight residents heading to this year's Southampton International Boat Show can take advantage of discounted Red Jet travel and admission.

Albert Cottage Hotel in East Cowes is set to go under the hammer next month, with a guide price of just £950,000.

2 hospital security officers have been dismissed after a man visiting St Mary's Hospital was assaulted and tasered in the car park.

Locals are calling for urgent action over a treacherous section of the revetment between Sandown and Shanklin.

"If this scheme is approved, the Island will live with the consequences, and the costs, for decades."