Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

In the first of a new series on Isle of Wight hospitals, Island Echo examines Whitecroft Hospital - the Isle of Wight's institution for those with mental health problems for close to a century. At one time, there were around ...

Given its location in West Sussex, Glorious Goodwood is a meeting many horse racing fans in the Isle Of Wight head to every year. It is one of the biggest weeks of the year in the sport, and it attracts ...

A retired highway professional has criticised the Isle of Wight Council over its handling of the Horsebridge Hill roadworks, suggesting that the decision to allow the scheme to proceed with minimal notice may amount to negligence. Kevin Burton, who served ...

2 elite parachute display teams will be dropping in - literally - to dazzle the crowds at this year's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day later this month. Back by popular demand -  and making it a hat trick - ...

Flying medics from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance have touched down in a children’s play park in Northwood this afternoon (Saturday) in a bid to save the life of a local resident. The air ambulance - a ...

More than 110 people from across the Isle of Wight recently came together for the Together for Children: Collaboration and Partnership Conference. The event focused on how local organisations can work better together to help children and families on the ...

Photo: Clive Blount Zoulou, skippered by 84-year-old Peter Cunningham, is the first boat to cross the finish line in this year's Round the Island Race, completing the course in 3hrs, 26mins and 20secs. More than 800 boats gathered at the ...

A plethora of Land Rovers will descend on the Isle of Wight next weekend for the annual Kent to IOW Charity Land Rover Run, with this year’s event supporting local children’s charity Daisy Chains. The fundraising event, now in its ...

38 students from The Bay CE School enjoyed an unforgettable adventure during the May half term as they travelled to Paris for a cultural and educational experience packed with excitement, discovery - and a touch of Disney magic. The 6-day ...

A new project aiming to build a smarter, fairer energy system on the Isle of Wight is asking local residents to share their views through an online survey. The Social Virtual Power Plant (SVPP) is a pioneering initiative that will ...