Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

In today’s digital world, messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and others have become essential tools for communication. Traditionally, registering on these platforms requires a physical SIM card and a real phone number. But in 2025, that’s no longer the ...

With smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs now part of daily life, many people across the Isle of Wight are spending more time in front of a screen than ever before. Whether it's catching up on messages, watching streaming content, or ...

A Ryde man whose assault on his mother left her feeling 'threatened' has seen his case sent to the Crown Court. Angus Feist, 24, of Green Street, admitted assault by beating when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates ...

Isle of Wight-grown tomatoes are taking a starring role on the menu at Jeremy Clarkson’s new Cotswold pub, The Farmer’s Dog, which is built around a strict British-only sourcing policy. Clarkson’s pub, located in Chadlington and featured in the hit ...

An Island woman diagnosed with bowel cancer is swimming throughout June to raise vital funds for Bowel Cancer UK, the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity.   Elaine Turner, from Ryde, is taking part in the charity’s Swim15 challenge for the second ...

A sparkling new playground has just swung into action at Big Mead in Shanklin, thanks to a joint effort between the Isle of Wight Council’s Public Realm Team and Shanklin Town Council. The new playground marks a major upgrade, bringing ...

Major public health services relating to contraception, dementia and cardiovascular disease prevention will come under the spotlight of an Isle of Wight Council committee tomorrow (Thursday). The adult social care, public health and housing needs committee meets at 17:00 on ...

Hundreds of worshippers took part in a 90-mile pilgrimage, praying for the people, churches and communities in South East Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. They spent 7 days completing 7 separate Prayer Pilgrimages around the Diocese of Portsmouth. The ...

Vix Lothian reviews Ad Lib Theatre’s powerful outdoor production of ‘Julius Caesar’, performed in the scenic setting of Northwood Park... There is no historical Shakespeare more applicable right now than ‘Julius Caesar’: a drama about what to do with a ...

The Isle of Wight Festival’s long-standing promoter, John Giddings, has shared a wealth of behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the history of the event, from its cultural heritage to unforgettable performances by music legends. Speaking on Rock 'n' Roll Book ...