Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Island businesses have proved themselves ‘sheets ahead’ when it comes to supporting a bowel awareness campaign/toilet roll appeal. The Your Loo Could Save You campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms and get Islanders taking the poo test when ...

A planning battle over ‘visually intrusive’ new carports on the edge of an Isle of Wight village has gone to appeal. Mr J. Knight and Mrs N. Moore are contesting the council’s refusal of their revised applications for carports at ...

Young people on the Isle of Wight will have the opportunity to take part in a transformative programme designed to build confidence, independence, and community connection. ‘You Matter’ is a 14-week accredited life skills programme for 16–35 year-olds, run by ...

To celebrate and support World Breastfeeding Week (1st - 7th August), the Isle of Wight Council, the Breastfeeding Network, Health Visiting and Maternity Services are inviting families to a special 'Picnic in the Park' next week. The event will take ...

Police have launched an investigation after a dog killed 2 cats in a garden in Sandown last night (Wednesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 22:54 on 30th July with reports that a dog had attacked 2 ...

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting applications for the 2025 round of its small grants programme, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the Island, with a total of £150,000 available. Grants of £15,000 to £50,000 are available for ...

With the Summer holidays in full swing, Isle of Wight libraries are proving once again they’re more than just places to borrow books. Across the Island, libraries are opening their doors to families with a packed programme of free creative ...

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the Isle of Wight with heavy, thundery downpours expected to develop this afternoon (Thursday). The IW Met Office has advised that showers will begin to form from around 13:00, initially affecting areas ...

A 4-bedroom house could replace empty office space in the centre of Newport. Zen Transformations has sought prior approval for a change of use of 29 Pyle Street in Newport. The town centre property has been vacant for more than ...

Residents in Wootton, Whippingham and Arreton are celebrating following the final confirmation that their battle against plans for gravel extraction in Wootton has been won. The land at Palmers Farm that was to be used for gravel extraction was sold recently ...