Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The new developers behind the Atherfield Bay Holiday Camp resort have confirmed that no migrants will be housed there, rebuffing fake news rumours circulating on social media. Encore Leisure Propco has confirmed that work is being undertaken at the clifftop ...

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 ...

A double decker bus has been completely destroyed by fire as a result of a blaze ripping through the vehicle on the main road between Newport and Sandown. It was just before 00:40 this morning (Friday) that the public service ...

A fox cub found in a weak and wobbly state has been rescued and treated thanks to the swift action of The Friends of the Animals charity and a local veterinary team. The young cub, described as underweight and unstable ...

Senior politicians have publicly admitted that the Isle of Wight’s coroner’s service is 'not fit for purpose', as bereaved families continue to endure the longest wait for inquests anywhere in the country. The damning remarks were made during the recent ...

The Isle of Wight Council says that it is open to sitting down with campaigners and the wider Ryde community to talk about the future of Ryde Splash Park. As first reported by Island Echo, a grassroots campaign to reopen ...

With sunnier days upon us and temperatures set to hit 30c this weekend, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has issued some crucial advice - whether you’re out in the countryside, enjoying a coastal walk or hosting ...

Members of Freshwater Bay WI have shown their support for Mountbatten by donating handmade sunflower scrunchies following a talk from Deputy CEO Becky McGregor about severe cuts to the hospice's funding. Becky McGregor attended the WI meeting last week (Thursday ...

HM Coastguard and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service responded to an incident in Seaview this morning (Wednesday) after a woman fell on the beach. The alarm was raised at 09:46, prompting the deployment of Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge ...

A special cricket memorial match is set to take place to celebrate the life of Martin Poynter, marking 10 years since his passing. Family, friends and members of the local community will gather at Newclose County Cricket Ground in Blackwater ...