Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

After years of consistent property prices, things seem to be cooling in 2025, reaching a 5%-7% drop. How can new legislative norms foster positive changes in the life of the community of the Isle? Will young families be able to ...

The Isle of Wight, known for its stunning coastline, relaxed pace of life, and rich history, also offers a range of gaming venues for those looking for some entertainment beyond its beaches and walking trails. From traditional arcades to modern ...

The company operating the helicopter which tragically crashed on the Isle of Wight yesterday, killing 3 people on board and seriously injuring another, has tonight (Tuesday) issued a heartfelt statement. It has been revealed that 2 men and 1 women ...

Comedian Jack Whitehall and presenter Richard Hammond were both spotted enjoying visits to the Isle of Wight over the bank holiday weekend, drawing the attention of residents and fans alike. Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael, were seen at the ...

The family of the pilot at the controls of the helicopter that crashed on the outskirts of Shanklin yesterday (Monday) have said they are ‘absolutely broken’, as he is named as 54-year-old Simon Hewitt. It was just before 09:30 on ...

Niton’s Ryan Whitehall has claimed an impressive 3rd place finish in the Supersport feature race at the 2025 Manx Grand Prix. Riding a Yamaha YZF‑R6 for WR Racing, Whitehall completed the four-lap Mountain Course in 1:16:32.858 at an average speed ...

Isle of Wight Festival royalty turned out in force on Friday (22nd August) for the launch of Ray Foulk’s newly reprinted book The Last Great Event at Dimbola in Freshwater. Ray – one of the brothers behind the original Isle ...

Department, a vibrant art centre in the heart of Ryde, is expanding its team of volunteers following strong growth since opening earlier this year. The venue, which launched in March, has quickly earned a reputation for fringe theatre and its ...

The Wightlink Warriors will take on the Mildenhall Fen Tigers at Smallbrook Stadium tonight (Tuesday) in a team challenge speedway match. Following strong crowd turnouts at previous meetings this season, another busy, family-friendly atmosphere is expected as the Fen Tigers ...

A traffic bollard was flattened when a suspected drink driver crashed in Ryde during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). It was just before 00:45 that a white BMW 1-Series travelled up Smallbrook Lane and failed to make a ...