Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A new ‘Women Only’ space is launching in Ryde this month, offering a calm, welcoming environment for women aged 18 and over across the Isle of Wight. The initiative, created by Rodger & Steve’s Place, will provide a safe space ...

The Isle of Wight College hosted its Annual Student Awards Ceremony last week (Friday 4th July), celebrating the remarkable achievements of its students and their strong connection to the community. The event, held at the Riverside Centre in Newport, recognised ...

Joe Robertson MP has criticised the Environment Agency’s newly released report into the Monktonmead flooding of October 2023, saying it offers little new information despite residents waiting nearly 2 years for answers. The report was published this week, just days ...

A major renovation project is now underway at All Saints Church in Ryde - marking the start of a new chapter for the historic building and its community. Work to transform the main church space begins on Thursday (10th July) ...

Richard Quigley, MP for Isle of Wight West, has welcomed the Government’s announcement that 3 new Best Start Family Hubs will open on the Island - located in Newport, Ryde, and Sandown. These hubs will build on the proud legacy ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (11th July 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 4214 £100.00 10140 £100.00 7744 £100.00 12351 £100.00 11342 £100.00 14758 £100.00 958 £100.00 18204 £100.00 15934 £100.00 16294 £100.00 14941

Efforts to replace Shorwell’s White Lady Bridge have stalled, with parish councillors now offering to provide their own structural engineer amid frustrations over the Isle of Wight Council’s inaction. The matter was discussed at the most recent Shorwell Parish Council ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the ...

Mark Jefferies, an independent candidate, has secured victory in the Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch by-election tonight (Thursday). Voters in the ward headed to the polls throughout the day, with a turnout of 985 or 32.42% - down from 41.43% in ...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed it is in discussions with the Hayward family to arrange a private, behind-closed-doors meeting about the future of Ryde’s popular splash park. The update comes after weeks of uncertainty for the family and ...