Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Cowes Primary School, which has educated children in the local community for over 117 years, closed its gates for the last time yesterday (Thursday). It was in March 2025 that the Isle of Wight Council decided to close the school ...

A new ‘low-cost’ 1-bedroom apartment will be built within a former branch of Barclays Bank in Shanklin, against the wishes of a local town council. The council has approved Mr S. White’s prior approval application for a change of use ...

Time is running out for Island residents to take part in a key survey that could help shape the future of local government across the region. The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) survey closes this Sunday (27th July), and residents are ...

Fort Victoria Country Park will be the scene of some serious seaside sleuthing this Summer. Join the Isle of Wight Council’s Ranger for regular guided rock pooling and fossil walks throughout the school holidays. Expect to get your feet wet ...

Island Roads is working to quickly reopen a section of the popular Newport to Sandown cycle track, which has been temporarily closed due to safety concerns. An inspection this week found the bridge between Horringford and East Lane (Merstone) contained ...

The Bay CE Secondary School celebrated the many successes of students during their annual ‘Celebration of Excellence’ event last Thursday (17th July).  Parents and carers were invited to join students and staff for a celebration of achievements both inside and ...

Firefighters are working with a local vet and landowners to rescue a horse that has become stuck in a ditch in Arreton this lunchtime (Friday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the animals distressing ...

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club hosted its hotly contested Men’s Club Championship across Friday and Saturday (19/20th July), with 94 golfers taking part in the prestigious annual competition. The coveted Men’s Club Championship title was claimed by Nick Clemens, who ...

‘Pension funds should be invested ethically’, a motion tabled by a councillor states, following concern over Isle of Wight Council pension fund investments 'potentially complicit' in 'Israeli war crimes'. Councillor Chris Jarman has lodged a plea for the pension fund ...

Red Squirrel Property Shop, led by CEO Charlie Panayi, has celebrated a triple win at the Agents Giving Summer Ball 2025, taking home Best Creative Fundraising, Best Company Fundraising, and Best Social Media Campaign. The national event, which recognises outstanding ...