Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

At the start of Cowes Week, the Island's High Sheriff, Jacque Gifford, was among the invited guests to attend an exhibition of local artwork at The Courtyard Gallery on Cowes High Street. The event, showcasing the talents of Gail Willows, ...

Ryde Saints had goalkeeper Keiron Williams to thank for 3 penalty saves as they won the inaugural Ryde Saints Cup at Smallbrook on Wednesday evening. 4 teams took part in the tournament: Ryde Saints, East Cowes Victoria Reserves, Newport Reserves ...

Emergency services responded to Seagrove Bay near Seaview after a man suffered injuries in a fall on the rocks yesterday afternoon (Thursday). The incident occurred at around 14:10, prompting a callout for the Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team, Bembridge RNLI and ...

The future of the Southampton Daisy Bus - a vital transport lifeline for Isle of Wight cancer patients - is at risk and could cease to exist within the next 2 weeks, prompting a joint campaign by Island Echo and ...

14 teams of 4 battled blustery conditions at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club on Monday (4th August) for the Centenary AM-AM competition. Despite very strong winds making play difficult, golfers produced some excellent scores, with the team of Sue Cox ...

A 31-year-old Cowes man has been arrested and questioned on suspicion of drug driving after he ploughed his van into several parked vehicles yesterday morning (Thursday). It was just before 09:40 that a white Volkswagen Transporter collided with a Volkswagen ...

After more than 4 years of hard work by Isle of Wight communities, volunteers and ambulance staff, the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has been named the first ambulance service in the UK to achieve 100% of their registered defibrillators ...

2 men have been arrested and a van-load of evidence seized as part of a burglary investigation linked to stolen tools from the Isle of Wight College. Police attended an address on Albany Road, Newport on Wednesday and Thursday in ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (8th August 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13521 £100.00 15561 £100.00 8452 £100.00 14082 £100.00 16296 £100.00 8217 £100.00 15560 £100.00 11977 £100.00 12723 £100.00 8488 £100.00 17177

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that 1,000 litres of water will be added to Big Mead Pond in Shanklin each day amid ongoing concerns about low water levels and the health of fish and wildlife. The announcement comes ...