Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

All 3 Island teams were victorious at the recent Isle of Wight Festival of Basketball, held on 5th July. The event is an annual gathering, uniting athletes, fans and families for a celebration of sport, community and Island pride. Hosted ...

New figures have forecasted an overspend of more than £815,000 on adult social care on the Isle of Wight. County Hall is currently predicting an £815,971 ASC budget end-of-year overspend, with a performance report showing the number of people supported ...

A Ryde man who caused damage to his mum's ceiling after he threw a can of energy drink has been fined more than £1,000. 27-year-old Connor Cragg, of St Johns Road, attended the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier this ...

Lanesend Primary School in Cowes is celebrating after being rated as ‘Good’ in all areas following its most recent Ofsted inspection, recognising the school’s ambitious curriculum and commitment to pupil development. The inspection report highlights several key strengths across the ...

140 hectares of underutilised land in Sandown could soon be transformed into a vibrant hub for ecological innovation, with plans afoot to launch an International School of Rewilding. The school, situated within the UNESCO-designated Isle of Wight Biosphere, would be ...

There is significant travel disruption for those crossing the Solent with Red Funnel this morning (Thursday) with cancellations on both the vehicle ferry and hi-speed Red Jet services. Yesterday, it was announced that a number of sailings between East Cowes ...

A former doctor’s surgery in the heart of Newport could become ‘affordable’ residential accommodation, including a 9-bed HMO. Mr R. Owolabi has lodged plans with County Hall for a conversion of the Medina Healthcare buildings at 16 West Street in ...

The online gambling world has been growing in leaps and bounds, with millions of players joining the market. While the traditional gambling sector still holds supreme, a DemandSage report reveals that at least 882 million people (17.6% of all adults ...

With the cost of living continuing to bite and growing concerns about the climate crisis, more Isle of Wight residents are exploring eco-friendly upgrades to reduce their energy bills and environmental footprint. Thankfully, living in one of the sunniest spots ...

Mobile casinos have made our favourite casino games more accessible than ever. Long gone are the days when I would have to dress up and travel to try my hand at roulette or blackjack. Now, I can play my favourite ...