Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

“We demand that rocks on our roads are removed in seven days” - that is what a newly launched petition from a 'very angry Ventnor' is calling for. James Milburn’s 38 Degrees appeal, which has gathered over 150 signatures since ...

Wight Tri athlete Liz Dunlop has secured her place at the 2026 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain after a stormy but successful race at the Barry Island Sprint Triathlon last Saturday (23rd August). The 70-year-old, who is supported by the ...

Thousands packed the streets of Ryde yesterday evening (Thursday) to enjoy the town’s main carnival procession, one of the most anticipated events in the Isle of Wight’s carnival calendar. The colourful and energetic parade brought together a wide range of ...

Residents at Old Charlton House in Cowes marked National Dog Day with a series of special visits from dogs across the Isle of Wight. The event was organised by activities coordinator, Debbie Webb, who put out a call on Facebook ...

Wight Tri riders delivered standout results at the 2025 A3CRG Midweek Time Trial Series. Held at Goodwood Race Circuit from May to August, the mainland event drew over 320 cyclists across 7 rounds. Riders battled strong winds and tactical challenges ...

It was a tough Saturday for Ventnor as their second team lost their local derby to Ryde while the first XI’s Southern Premier League Division 1 title ambitions all but disappeared at Hambledon. At Steephill, Ryde edged out Ventnor II ...

The ever-popular Morris Minor Rally returns to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet on Sunday (31st August) – and entry is completely free. This annual event has become a favourite in the Island’s classic car calendar, drawing enthusiasts ...

Southampton take on Portsmouth in the Championship in the first South Coast derby in six years, and we are expecting a terrific encounter with lots of drama as both fight for bragging rights. The match is being played on Sunday, ...

Wightlink CRT’s Finley and Ayrton Manser-Grundy have put in outstanding performances at this year’s Malverns Classic Bike Festival, with both young riders securing top results at the prestigious event. Ayrton, aged just 3, competed in the balance bike World Championships ...

A proposal for 4 ‘much-needed’ new homes in the village of Niton is facing resistance from members of the public. Planners have so far received 16 objections to Domusea Developments’ plans for 4 semi-detached houses with an access road, parking, ...