Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) is back from 19th-28th September with a fresh layout, new attractions, and an expanded range of on and off-water experiences. It is the 56th edition of the show and for seasoned sailors, watersports enthusiasts, or ...

A serious assault at an address in Shanklin has left a man with facial injuries and another with a neck injury, with Police establishing crime scene across 2 Isle of Wight towns. Police say they were called at 05:54 this ...

A contentious bid to demolish a garage in ‘very poor condition’ in Seaview has been approved by planners, despite a parish council’s ‘serious concerns’. The Isle of Wight Council has granted Mr and Mrs Rivlin consent to replace a building ...

Police have cordoned off part of a busy street in Shanklin this morning (Saturday) following a serious incident in the early hours. It was at around dawn that emergency services responded to the Sibden Mews area of Victoria Avenue, where ...

Police are standing guard outside a number of homes on Brading’s High Street this morning (Saturday) following a serious overnight incident, which has left blood splattered on the pavement. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has established a crime scene ...

Vibe Studio in Sandown is set to host a high-energy charity Spinathon next month, bringing together the Isle of Wight community for a full day of fitness in support of young people across the Island. The event on Sunday 5th ...

The main entrance at St Mary’s Hospital will be getting a facelift from today (Saturday), meaning there are some changes to accessing the main hospital over the next 2 months. The new entrance will see the existing canopy replaced, and ...

Wessex League football returns to both sides of the Medina today (Saturday) as Cowes Sports and East Cowes Vics host key Wessex Premier Division fixtures. Newport are also in action in North Hampshire away to Yateley United in Wessex Division ...

Students returning to Cowes Enterprise College this week have found new restrictions in place - including locked toilets during lessons, a shortened lunchtime, and a musical cue to move between classes, with parents expressing concern. It was back in July, ...

3 newly-qualified Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) have secured permanent roles at St Mary’s Hospital following the successful completion of a pioneering NHS apprenticeship scheme. Danie, Abraham and Pete are celebrating the end of their 3-year Operating Department Practice (ODP) Degree ...