Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

17-month-old Jayla-Jean McLaren died from a severe head injury, an inquest opening has revealed. Senior Coroner Caroline Sumeray, sitting at the Isle of Wight Coroner's Court in Newport this afternoon (Thursday), opened and adjourned an inquest into the toddler's death ...

A much-loved Isle of Wight theatre company for adults with additional and complex needs is inviting new members to join their ranks ahead of their next big performance. First Act, which has been running for an incredible 30 years, provides ...

Ventnor came alive last night (Wednesday) with a vibrant celebration of community spirit and creativity as local residents, families, and visitors turned out for the town’s Main Carnival, part of a week-long festival of railway‑themed fun and tradition. The streets ...

The Island’s first-ever Retrofit Fair has been hailed a resounding success after attracting strong interest from both residents and exhibitors. Organised by local community interest company Future Isle of Wight CIC, the event took place at the Isle of Wight ...

13 master swimmers from Ryde Swimming Club took to the water at the weekend for the annual Marlins Swim Club Pier to Pier race, tackling the 1.8-mile course between Sandown and Shanklin on a sunny but windy day. The event, ...

A road traffic collision between a car and a van on one of the busiest roads on the Isle of Wight, which has seen a vehicle come to rest on its side, is leading to traffic chaos in Wootton this ...

A-level results are being handed out across the Isle of Wight today (Thursday), with students finding out if all their hard work has paid off. Some Islanders may be off to University and others straight into internships or full-time work, ...

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a man at an address in Ryde yesterday evening (Wednesday). Police were called around 18:20 to a report of a serious assault at an address on Newport Street - just ...

The sights and sounds of the original Isle of Wight Festival will be brought back to life with a string of events over the August Bank Holiday.  Ray Foulk, co-promoter of the legendary 1970 Afton show that saw rock icons ...

Shanklin Under 11s have returned to the Isle of Wight as champions after an outstanding performance at the Beach Fest tournament in Bournemouth. The young side kicked off the day with 5 group stage wins, netting an impressive 20 goals ...