Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A well-established hotel in Shanklin could soon be converted into a house. Mr and Mrs Webster, who have run Shanklin’s Edgecliffe Hotel for 25 years, have filed a planning application with County Hall to give their property a new residential ...

Godshill Primary School has been temporarily closed due to the strong smell of gas in and around the building - although it is thought the smell is emanating from a vessel moored in The Bay. The closure comes amid wider ...

Wightlink Cycle Race Team Members cyclists Charis Jones and Oli Nolan celebrated hard-fought victories on the mainland last week, while Alfie Haydon impressed in challenging conditions at the National MTB XC Championships in West Yorkshire. Charis and Oli travelled to ...

The front wheel of an electric car has been left at a right angle after coming into contact with a parked car in Newport. Police have responded to Medina Avenue as a result of a 2-car road traffic collision, which ...

Bembridge Harbour will host the annual Bembridge Gig Fest this weekend, bringing together traditional fixed-seat rowing crews from across the region for the Isle of Wight’s only festival of its kind. Organised by Bembridge Harbour Authority and Yarmouth Gig Rowing ...

An elderly man from the Isle of Wight is set to appear on BBC One’s documentary series ‘Ambulance’ tonight (Thursday), after suffering a life-threatening cardiac arrest outside Buckingham Palace. The upcoming episode of the critically acclaimed show captures dramatic scenes ...

West Wight Men in Sheds have received a much-needed technology upgrade after appealing for help to replace their outdated computer equipment. The group, which promotes social inclusion by providing a safe, friendly space for creative, recreational and physical activities, had ...

Islanders are being invited to leave their car at home and hop on their bikes this June, as part of the Isle of Wight Council’s ‘Life’s Better by Bike’ campaign. The campaign aims to inspire residents to swap shorter car ...

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision involving a motorcyclist near Brook late last night (Wednesday), which has left a man with 2 broken legs and a broken pelvis. Emergency services were called just ...

Local volunteers Kaylee Hargreaves, Sammy Bridges and Paris Kelynack have been named as the winners of a Bel Mooney Award for Raising Awareness by the pregnancy and baby loss charity, Sands.  The Sands Volunteer Awards Ceremony was held at the ...