Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (5th September 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 12071 £100.00 1415 £100.00 14890 £100.00 18167 £100.00 18107 £100.00 7993 £100.00 9653 £100.00 2680 £100.00 14654 £100.00 18052 £100.00 15082

A dispute has arisen over plans to divert the King Charles III England Coast Path through New Barton Farm in Whippingham, with the Orlik family strongly opposing the inland route. The contested section forms part of the Wootton to Cowes ...

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 ...

Monday 18th August – Friday 29th August 2025 Gavin Prescott, 46, of Steyne Road, Bembridge was fined £40 for failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. He was ordered to pay £60 costs. Kiefer Jones, 31, of ...

Isle of Wight man Daniel Lee died from a mixed overdose of drugs, including MDMA and cocaine, an inquest opening has heard. Senior Coroner Caroline Sumeray opened and adjourned an inquest into the death of the 31-year-old, of Prospect Road ...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s annual Cider and Cheese Festival returns to Havenstreet this weekend. The event will feature over 25 ciders and a similar number of cheeses available in ‘The Barn’. Admission to the Railway is free for ...

The Thames Valley Air Ambulance has made a rare emergency dash to the Isle of Wight in response to an ongoing emergency in the West Wight this evening (Thursday). It was just before 17:20 that the helicopter touched down at ...

A change of use application has been lodged for Foxhills Guest House in Shanklin, with the owners hoping the move will allow them to sell up. The current owners of Foxhill Guest House, located on Victoria Avenue in Shanklin, are ...

Red Squirrel Property Shop has achieved national recognition at this year’s Agents Giving Summer Ball, with the company winning Best Creative Fundraising and Best Company Fundraising, while CEO Charlie Panayi himself was honoured with the Best Social Media Campaign award. ...

Discover local history for free as Newport’s Heritage day makes its much-anticipated return for 2025 this weekend. On Saturday (6th September), between 10:00 and 13:00, the Museum of Island History will be opening its doors for free. As part of ...