Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

After 3 successful events bringing together dozens of Island businesses and close to 1,000 visitors, the Going Electric show returns again to Newport Quay and Riverside Centre on 31st August. Confirmed exhibitors include all the Island’s main automotive dealers, the ...

The timeless musical My Fair Lady is set to delight local audiences when it takes to the stage at the Apollo Theatre in Newport this Friday (11th July). The beloved story of Eliza Doolittle - the spirited Cockney flower-seller who ...

Planners have recommended a major application for a renewable energy park south of a large Isle of Wight village be conditionally approved. They say Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park’s revised plan for a solar power station to the southwest of ...

Several Red Funnel vehicle ferry sailings to and from the Isle of Wight have been cancelled this week due to necessary repair works on the passenger gangway of Red Eagle. The cancellations will affect crossings on Wednesday 9th, Saturday 12th ...

Island Echo has learnt that 6 out of 7 staff members recruited to the Isle of Wight Coroner’s Office over the past 5 years have quit their jobs, raising fresh questions about the service. The revelation comes amid ongoing scrutiny ...

Waiting three days for a refund, or seeing a deposit “pending” into the weekend, is a familiar annoyance. It’s 2025, contactless shopping is quick, social media is instant, and yet your money still takes the scenic route to move between ...

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Waiting for your winnings after a successful online casino session can be frustrating. Sometimes, the delay feels longer than the gameplay itself. However, not all withdrawal waits are inevitable. With a few practical steps, you can significantly speed up the ...

A couple who were caught with more than 30 cannabis plants growing in their house have been handed suspended prison sentences. 45-year-old Amber Marshall of Newport Road in Ventnor and 46-year-old Jason Kennett of Victoria Avenue in Shanklin appeared at ...

New official figures show that the Isle of Wight’s population growth will rely almost entirely on people moving to the Island, with births unable to keep pace with deaths. The Island’s population is projected to rise to 145,083 people by ...