Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Yates Brewery, one of the Isle of Wight’s leading breweries, has revealed a fresh new look for its product range, drawing inspiration from the Island’s iconic features and landmarks. The rebrand, which includes designs for beers, pump clips, bottles, glassware ...

Vics and the Yachtsmen play in the extra-preliminary round of the FA Cup this afternoon (Saturday). Cowes Sports are the only Isle of Wight Wessex League side with a home fixture. The Yachtsmen face fellow Wessex Premier side Laverstock & ...

A 36-year-old motorcyclist has been banned from the roads for drug driving, but he was only caught by the Police after a car drove into him. Daniel James, of Hunnyhill in Newport, pleaded guilty to a single charge of drug ...

Cowes Sports fans are celebrating one of their own as John McKie reaches a huge milestone with Cowes Sports by scoring his 200th goal for the club. John reached his double century against Baffins Milton Rovers on Tuesday evening (29th ...

Police are probing the circumstances which have led to a 1-year-old child being admitted to hospital in a serious condition. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary says the force was alerted at 11:34 this morning (Friday) to a report of ...

A man arrested after attempting to break into several properties - including a church - in Brighstone earlier this year will appear before Magistrates later this month. Joseph James Irving, 34, of Arthurs Hill in Shanklin, has been charged with ...

A major vote on ethical pension fund investment following concern over Isle of Wight Council pension fund investments 'potentially complicit' in 'Israeli war crimes' has been delayed due to unseen legal advice. Pension fund committee (PFC) chair Cllr Chris Jarman ...

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has given his backing to the Federation of Master Builders' campaign for mandatory licensing of building companies. Richard argues that proper regulation in the sector would protect consumers and support legitimate tradespeople.  Speaking ...

The final event of the Isle of Wight’s 'Chance to Shine Cricket Skills Festival' saw more than 100 children take part in a day of fun, teamwork and cricket at Newclose County Cricket Ground. Young players from across the Island came together for a packed schedule of cricket-based activities ...

Age UK Isle of Wight hit a record figure for this year’s Big Knit campaign, with thanks to knitters across the Island. The Big Knit in collaboration with Innocent Drinks encourages knitters to make little hats that will be worn ...