Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Almost 2 months after a devastating wildfire tore through 60 acres of protected heathland at Headon Warren, the community is continuing to thank the firefighters who battled the flames for 5 days.

8-year-old Finley Manser-Grundy produced an impressive ride through the field to finish 5th in the opening round of the Wessex Cyclo-cross League.

Hugo photographed the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton and the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Wight Tri athletes have enjoyed a successful spell of racing, with Helen Scholes and Liz Dunlop securing strong results at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Pontevedra while Nick Curwood marked his return to competition with an overall victory at ...

Nights are drawing in and so now is the perfect time to book yourself in for some of these wonderful shows to cheer those autumn evenings…

Former AFC Bournemouth midfielder and Isle of Wight representative footballer Josh Wakefield has joined Wessex Premier Division side Cowes Sports.

The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust is offering places on a guided tour of Howes Wood, which is not normally open to the public.

Local leaders have warned that high salaries at the new devolved Hampshire authority could trigger something 'disastrous', fuelling a 'brain drain' from existing councils. The Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority (HSCCA) has approved new pay scales for its ...

Popular Isle of Wight mariachi covers band - Vote Pedro will headline Fireworks with Mountbatten Isle of Wight 2026 at Robin Hill Adventure Park next month.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (2nd October 2026) are…