Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A main road through Havenstreet has been closed this morning (Saturday) following a 2 vehicle collision that has resulted in fears of a gas leak. Police, fire and paramedics were first called to Main Road, near the junction with Firestone ...

A Fun Dog Show will be held at The Towers in Yarmouth tomorrow (24th August) to raise funds for Isle of Wight charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People, with the private gardens being opened exclusively for the occasion. The afternoon ...

Islanders and visitors are being encouraged to Know Where to Go for medical help and advice this August bank holiday weekend to ensure they receive the right care and help ease pressure on emergency services.  Bank holidays are typically busy for hospitals ...

Dinosaur Isle in Sandown will close its doors to the public next month for a major refurbishment project, with work set to continue into early 2026. The closure will run from 1st September 2025 until January 2026 as part of ...

The Isle of Wight's 2 Wessex Premier teams - Cowes Sports and East Cowes Vics - have been drawn at home in the first qualifying round of the 2025/26 FA Vase this afternoon (Saturday). The County Town club Newport travel ...

An 18-year-old male caught in possession of cannabis told Magistrates this week that he has stopped smoking and "needs to get off this s**t". Lennon Richman, 18, of Main Road, Havenstreet, admitted possession of the Class B controlled drug on ...

Sam’s Chicken is making a return to the Isle of Wight, with a brand new takeaway set to open its doors on Upper St James’ Street in Newport. The fast food brand, which previously operated in Ryde, is nearing completion ...

Evolution Gym in Ryde has officially launched 24-hour access, becoming the only gym in the area to offer round-the-clock training to its members. This new offering allows all members aged 18 and over to access the gym facilities at any ...

More than £10,000 has been raised for the Save the Daisy Bus campaign - an extraordinary show of support from the Isle of Wight community to help fund vital transport for cancer patients travelling to Southampton for treatment. The rapid ...

Newport's illuminated carnival brought bright lights, music and dancing to the streets of the Isle of Wight’s county town last night (Thursday). Large crowds lined the roads through the centre of Newport as twilight gave way to a dazzling procession ...