Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Council tax arrears owed to the Isle of Wight Council now stand at £22.5million, according to figures released by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. £22.5million is a significant local figure, indicating the impact that continuing cost-of-living pressures ...

For many, gambling is more than just a pastime. It entices with excitement, entertainment, and the prospect of quick wins. Whether in online casinos, sports betting, or slot machines – the moment you place a bet promises a special thrill. ...

The Isle of Wight has long been known as a summer hotspot for culture, music, food, and community celebration — and 2025 promises to be one of its most vibrant festival seasons yet. With events like the Ventnor Fringe, Cowes ...

Monday 16th June – Friday 20th June 2025 • Curtis Foot, 33, of Tree Fields, Ryde pleaded guilty to 2x criminal damage, 3x assault by beating and 2x common assault. He was made subject to an 18-month community order with ...

A man who was arrested at a holiday park in Shanklin over serious allegations of attempted grievous bodily harm and making threats to kill has been released without charge. The 49-year-old was detained on Sunday 23rd March after a 'domestic ...

Footsore but determined, Linda and Paul Southwell from Wootton have already covered 500 miles and raised nearly £2,700 in their epic walk from Canterbury to Rome in support of a children’s charity close to their hearts. The couple began their ...

Alexis Boon has been officially confirmed as the next Chief Constable for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary. The appointment was made by Hampshire & Isle of Wight's Police and Crime Panel yesterday (Monday). Alexis joined Surrey Police as a ...

The organisers of the Isle of Wight Festival have confirmed the dates for next year’s event, with early bird tickets set to go on sale tomorrow (Thursday). Tickets for the event - held between 18th and 21st June 2026 - ...

County Hall will continue to back a key multi-agency plan to ‘improve the lives of people living with dementia’ on the Isle of Wight, councillors have decided. The adult social care, public health and housing needs committee approved the council’s ...

A total of 175,000 people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have received the COVID-19 vaccination this Spring - the highest uptake in the South East and the third highest nationally. The 2025 spring vaccination programme has now concluded, ...