Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Newport came alive on Saturday night (2nd August) as the annual carnival procession wowed crowds with music, dance and dazzling displays of colour. The streets of the Island's county town were lined with spectators who enjoyed an evening of entertainment ...

The multiplex cinema at Coppins Bridge in Newport first opened its doors on 4th August 2000 - 25 years ago today. The new multiplex boasted 12 screens, 1,850 seats and the latest Dolby surround sound. When Cineworld opened, it was ...

Aldi has formally submitted its planning application to the Isle of Wight Council for a new supermarket on Brading Road in Ryde. The proposals outline the demolition of the vacant Neutrik building off Cothey Way to make way for a ...

Britain’s largest island, situated just off the south coast and separated from the mainland by the Solent Strait is a popular all-year-round holiday destination, with attractions such as the fun and frisky Black Gang Chine, and historic Osborne House and ...

A popular Mediterranean restaurant in Ryde has unexpectedly announced it has closed its doors permanently, citing 'unforeseen circumstances'. Crazy’s Taverna, located on the High Street, shared the news with customers on social media tonight (Sunday), confirming that the decision to ...

A misconduct hearing has found that former Isle of Wight police officer Angela Wood committed gross misconduct after keeping 'inaccurate' records about visits to registered sex offenders under her supervision. The hearing, held in July, heard that between February and ...

A Ryde man has been disqualified from driving for 6 months and ordered to pay more than £780 after admitting to a series of motoring offences in Wootton. Nicholas Richards, 54, of Elm Close in Oakfield, appeared before Southampton Magistrates' ...

Police have confirmed that the 1-year-old girl at the centre of a serious assault investigation has tragically died in hospital. The youngster was rushed to St Mary's emergency department in a serious condition early on Friday morning following an incident ...

Police have cordoned off a jewellers in Sandown this afternoon (Sunday) following what is understood to be a robbery, which has left 1 person in hospital.  It was at around 16:30 that Police descended on the seaside town in response ...

A Cowes Town Councillor has urged the Isle of Wight Council to 'honour the original commitment' regarding the ongoing consultation about the future of the Cowes Floating Bridge. "The Isle of Wight Council is currently consulting the public on 3 ...