Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Concerns over further rockfalls have led to the temporary closure of Bonchurch Shute after a sizeable boulder fell from the rock face earlier this week. The mass of rock, mud and vegetation has loomed precariously over the road for many ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications ...

Consent from the parent/guardian of this student has been obtained prior to the publication of the letter. Letter - Tuesday 9th September 2025 "You have probably had various emails informing you of Cowes Enterprise College’s switch in rules which has ...

The Price Is Wight is marking its 14th anniversary with special offers and a thank-you to the community that has supported it since 2011. Since launching in 2011, The Price Is Wight has become a staple for residents and visitors ...

Two young fox cubs that were rescued on the Isle of Wight earlier this year have been released back into the wild after 3 months of rehabilitation and care. Rupert was first rescued by Friends of the Animals (FOTA) at ...

After a real battle at the oche, Binstead A claimed a narrow 5–4 victory over Binstead B in the final of the Summer Darts League. The Binstead B side was made up of talented 14-year-olds from the Isle of Wight ...

Wightlink has suspended its Portsmouth-Fishbourne car ferry service this afternoon (Thursday) following a technical issue with the boarding ramp. The operator has confirmed that the fault means cars cannot be safely loaded or unloaded, forcing all sailings on the route ...

Local Newport community councillor Vix Lowthion has been elected onto the Green Party’s national executive for the third time, stepping into the role of Internal Communications Coordinator until 2027. She has previously served two terms as Policy Development Coordinator. In ...

Ventnor lifted the Hundred League trophy with a 6-wicket win over Ryde at Steephill on Friday (5th September). Ryde were invited to bat first after Ben Attrill won the toss for the home side. Jack Summers top scored with 30 ...

A 34-year-old man has been arrested after he was caught breaking into a pharmacy in Newport in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). As first reported by Island Echo, Police were called at around 04:50 to reports of a ...