Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

2 people have been evacuated by helicopter and lifeboat from the P&O cruise ship Britannia off the coast of the Isle of Wight tonight (Friday). The cruise ship - which can accommodate nearly 5,000 people - left its homeport of ...

The Festival of Heroes is set to return to the Isle of Wight later this month, promising a bigger and better experience for families thanks to the support of Red Funnel and Enable Law. Families can look forward to meeting a ...

Island Echo is taking a look at the Isle of Wight teams participating in each sport at this year's Island Games in Orkney, which get underway on Saturday 12th July The Isle of Wight is taking a team of 16 ...

Mainland man Callum Hickman, who led Police on a dangerous high-speed pursuit in a vehicle he'd only just purchased, has been labelled a 'dreadful driver' and jailed for 14 months. Hickman, of Princes Court, Northam in Southampton, previously admitted a ...

Something magical is on track for Blackgang Chine in 2026 as the Isle of Wight’s much-loved attraction announces the revival of a former Robin Hill family favourite. The ride will be familiar to fans of the former sister park, Robin ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is supporting a new ban on ninja-style swords by launching a month-long surrender scheme to help remove the deadly weapons from the streets. Running until 31st July, the initiative is part of a national ...

A pair of 3-bedroom houses could replace vacant office space in the historic centre of the Isle of Wight’s county town. Council planners have received an application from Peter Groves of Niton Developments Ltd for a conversion of offices at ...

FOUND: Police have confirmed that Alyssia has been located. Police are asking for the help of Islanders in locating a 14-year-old girl who has gone missing - and is thought to be on the Isle of Wight. Alyssia, from Poole ...

Part of a closed hotel in the seaside town of Sandown will house 4 new flats, it has been decided. County Hall has accepted a proposal from Isle of Wight Hotels Ltd - led by Nick Spyker - for a ...

Former nursery worker George Goodier has been jailed for sharing child sex abuse images of young children, similar in age to those he was caring for. Goodier, of Grace Woodford Drive in East Cowes, previously entered guilty pleas to 3x ...