Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

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."

The golden arches are getting closer to welcoming customers at Newport's new retail park, with the new McDonald's drive-thru looking set to open next month.

Ben completed the 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile ride followed by a 26.2-mile marathon and came 11th in the under 25's category.

BREAKING: Smoke was issuing from a flat when crews arrived...

Island-raised navigator Jules Salter has reflected on the special experience of starting and finishing a 2,000-mile race in his hometown, after helping Pace become the first monohull across the line in the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. Following the ...

Some of the biggest names to be brought to the Isle of Wight by Strings took centre stage at Robin Hill last weekend, with a sell-out Scouting For Girls gig rounding off 3 nights of live music. The outdoor shows ...

Younger visitors will be able to enjoy vintage rides and traditional games, inflatables, Football Fun Factory and RC Diggers tomorrow (Saturday).

Newport was transformed by a colourful display of lights, costumes and performers last night (Thursday) as the town's Illuminated Carnival took to the streets. The procession moved off from Church Litten at 21:00, with illuminated floats, walking entries, vehicles and ...