Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Island residents looking to embrace self-sufficient living can now explore mini earthship construction in their own gardens, combining innovative architecture with closed-loop ecological systems that could revolutionise how we live sustainably on the Isle of Wight. This practical guide shows ...

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A Police investigation is underway following an overnight break-in at Crepe Lovers in Ryde. The premises, located on High Street in Ryde was targeted overnight (Saturday into Sunday) with cash stolen from the till. Burglars gained access to the premises ...

The victim of a shocking arson attack in Freshwater has spoken out about what he calls serious Police failings and the alleged involvement of a firefighter, after seeing the woman who torched his 4×4 walk free from court with a ...

Firefighters from Newport are tackling a fire inside an East Cowes property this evening (Sunday). A pair of pumping appliance from Newport Fire Station were sent to the scene on Hefford Road following the initial call at around 18:45. At ...

Paddleboarders and kayakers struggling against the tide were rescued thanks to help of HM Coastguard and Bembridge RNLI earlier today (Sunday). At just after 13:00, HM Coastguard received reports of 4 casualties on an inflatable paddleboard and kayak struggling against ...

A petition protesting a £1.6 million cut to frontline Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has gathered hundreds of signatures. Launched by Fire Brigades Union (FBU) regional secretary Mark Chapman, the online appeal says the cut ‘risks ...

An altercation involving the occupants of 2 cars earlier this week has resulted in the arrest of a Bembridge man on suspicion of a firearms offence. Hampshire & Isle of Wight were called at just after 18:30 on Friday 11th ...

Island residents and visitors alike will witness sailing history as Cowes hosts the iconic Admiral’s Cup for the first time since 1999, reviving one of the sport’s greatest traditions. Cowes hosted the first cup back in 1957 and played host ...

A controversial house conversion bid in Totland has been granted planning consent, despite warnings it will leave a family ‘homeless’. Council officers have given Plan Research permission to convert Hurstleigh, a large villa-style property on The Broadway, Totland, in the ...