Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Visitors to Sandown’s Dinosaur Isle will soon be able to enjoy a more peaceful prehistoric experience, thanks to a new initiative launching this Summer. Starting Wednesday 2nd July, the museum will introduce a ‘quiet hour’ every Wednesday from 09:00-10:00, offering ...

Alan Edwards, a big name in British music public relations, who worked with artists such as David Bowie, the Spice Girls and the Rolling Stones, is to launch his new book at Dimbola Museum and Galleries next week. Alan will ...

Shanklin’s Daish’s Hotel has once again been named among the top 10% of hotels worldwide, after securing a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2025 - its 11th consecutive year receiving the accolade. The award recognises consistent, high-quality reviews and ratings ...

The Isle of Wight Women's Beach Soccer team has shattered expectations at the European Championships in Nazaré, Portugal, securing a spot in the final four after 5 consecutive victories against some of Europe’s toughest opponents. With wins over the national ...

3 teenage boys who found themselves cut off by the tide on a remote stretch of coastline were rescued in a multi-agency operation during the early hours of this morning (Saturday). It was just gone midnight that HM Coastguard responded ...

A new café and bakery is opening its doors in Newport, adding a fresh new flavour to the Island’s growing culinary scene. Treats & Eats Bakeshop is the creation of Constantin and Nataliia Kyrychenko, a husband-and-wife team who moved to ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has issued nearly £500,000 in fines to drivers using their phones on the road in the past 2 years. The force handed out 2,349 Fixed Penalty Notices to drivers between 2023 and 2024, new ...

An Isle of Wight woman has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List for 2025. Charlotte Carter JP has been awarded an MBE for her service to the Administration of Justice across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Mrs ...

Lidl has issued a recall of its Harvest Basket Hash Browns amid safety concerns that the frozen product may contain pieces of metal. The Food Standards Agency has confirmed the recall applies to 750g packs of Harvest Basket Hash Browns ...

A speeding driver who overtook a learner and then 'flipped the bird' was served instant karma when Police stepped out in front of him - and slapped him with a ticket. Dashcam footage, captured by local driving instructor Darren Willett, ...