Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Shanklin seafront was bursting with Summer spirit yesterday (Thursday) as crowds gathered for the return of the ever-popular Shanklin Regatta, a cherished tradition on the Isle of Wight's events calendar. With wall-to-wall sunshine and a backdrop of golden sands, families, ...

A successful Isle of Wight manufacturing and office supply business is set to expand its distribution and storage facilities, creating 20 new jobs. Planners have approved Betapak’s proposed industrial unit on Pritchetts Way in Rookley, described as an ‘important opportunity’ ...

Boat users setting off from Cowes this weekend are being urged to check their fuel tanks before departure, as Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) and Lallows confirm a shortage of marine fuels. The shortage, which has been affecting all suppliers, stems ...

Wootton Bridge couple Linda and Paul Southwell have arrived in Rome after walking 1,205 miles from Canterbury, raising £2,744 for The Lily Foundation in support of children with mitochondrial disease. The couple began their journey on Thursday (16th May), following ...

The East Cowes community came out in force to help tidy up the town last week (8th August). Around 40 people of all ages gathered for the latest Rubbish Networking event, organised by NOSY Creative Agency. The group cleared litter ...

Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club have secured multiple accolades at this year’s Tudor Challenge in Langstone Harbour, including fastest Pilot Gig and 2nd place overall, after battling challenging Force 5 winds in the latter stages of the race. The Tudor Challenge ...

A day of music, magic, and community spirit is promised at the Get On Stage Summer Fayre taking place at Newport CE Primary School this Sunday (17th August). Organised by Get On Stage Youth Theatre - the newest youth theatre ...

Ventnor produced another outstanding performance to dispatch leaders Sarisbury Athletic in convincing fashion in Saturday’s Southern Premier League Division 1 clash at Allotment Road. After the eye-catching 110 run win, Ben Woodhouse’s side have emerged as title contenders. They now ...

Victory over Japan was announced in a broadcast by Prime Minister Clement Attlee at midnight on 14th August 1945. The following day (15th August) is commemorated as VJ Day - which marked a 2-day holiday to celebrate the end of ...

Delays are expected in Lake and Sandown today (Friday) following the partial 1-way closure of Lake Hill for emergency Southern Water works. The water company is currently on site following an overnight leak which has occurred at the pedestrian crossing ...