Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the Isle of Wight has been issued by IW Met Service, with downpours expected from late tonight (Sunday) through into Monday. The warning is valid from 23:00 tonight until 13:00 on Monday ...

Delighted staff at Specsavers Ryde pulled out all the stops this month to mark their 21st anniversary - and raise funds for Mountbatten Hospice. The Union Street team served up cakes, cupcakes and games for customers and passers-by as they ...

A serious medical emergency onboard a boat moored in Newtown Creek led to the launch of Lymington RNLI lifeboat late last night (Saturday). It was just gone 22:20 that Solent Coastguard paged the volunteers of Lymington RNLI to a time-critical ...

Sweet Honey Studios, Godshill Orchards and Compton Farm are among the winners of this year’s Isle of Wight Rural Awards, which celebrate the very best in rural achievement across the Isle of Wight. Organised by the Royal Isle of Wight ...

The Royal Isle of Wight County Hospital in Ryde - now sadly demolished - was the Island's first genuine hospital. There had been a Leper Hospital in Gunville in the 13th century, but it is unknown when this closed. Until ...

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An 83-year-old man arrested after an alleged firearm incident at a pharmacy in Wootton Bridge back in April has been released with no further action. Officers were called to Day Lewis Pharmacy on High Street at 16:24 on Friday 11th ...

Cowes Week is set to bring the best of Summer to the Isle of Wight - and The Price Is Wight has a packed line-up of exclusive events and unbeatable deals to make it one to remember. Whether you’re looking ...

A total of 4 affordable rental flats, specifically for veterans, could be built on derelict land in Newport. County Hall’s community-led housing officer, John Prickett, has applied for planning permission to construct a block of 4x 1-bedroom flats at 38–40 ...

A new restaurant headed up by the owner of Ryde’s popular Ada Mediterranean Kitchen will open in Ryde, following the approval of planning permission. Planners have given the go-ahead to Sinan Keskin’s application for a change of use of 165 ...