Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The deputy mayor of Shanklin Town Council has resigned, citing inaction over Big Mead Pond’s dangerously low water and suggesting a rift with the town’s mayor. Councillor Adrian Whittaker’s resignation letter on 31st July said that several important projects had ...

Osborne golfer Harry Oatley claimed double glory at the Hampshire Junior Championships after storming to victory in challenging conditions at Hockley last week. The 19-handicapper shot a superb nett-par 66 to go 5-under by lunchtime before a thunderstorm halted play. ...

A 30-year-old woman from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of robbery following Sunday's incident at Sandown Jewellers, where a member of staff was punched and a ring stolen. The robbery took place at around 15:15 on Sunday afternoon (3rd ...

A total of 6x 2-bedroom houses meeting the ‘needs of the local area’ could be built in Cowes, behind the town's football ground. Jack Reynolds has applied for planning permission to build 6 homes with car parking on land next ...

A cyclist is being tended to by paramedics after being knocked off their bike in Cowes this afternoon (Wednesday). Police and paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are currently on scene at Victoria Road. The road is blocked ...

A new physiotherapy clinic has opened in Wootton, offering expert musculoskeletal care led by Chartered Physiotherapist Marie Brown. Haven Physiotherapy, located on Brannon Way, is the creation of husband and wife team Marie and Tom Brown. The clinic provides a ...

A motorcyclist killed in a road traffic collision on Briddlesford Road last week has been named as 58-year-old David Rann from Niton. It was last Tuesday (29th July) afternoon that Mr Rann and his wife - who was a pillion ...

Quarr Abbey will host the launch of 2 new books, with readings scheduled for Friday (22nd August) at 17:30. The event will bring together literature enthusiasts and members of the local community to celebrate the work of 2 acclaimed authors. ...

The Isle of Wight Distillery has marked a decade of its Mermaid spirits range with a packed celebration at the Sugar Store in Shepards Marina, Cowes. Guests at the venue enjoyed entertainment, including acrobatic displays and dance performances by Arts ...

Sandown Bay Regatta returns on Sunday (10th August) with a full day of free family entertainment and activities along Sandown Esplanade. The popular street market will open at 10:00, with live performances taking place throughout the day. Visitors can enjoy ...