Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Rookley’s much-valued village Post Office is set to close, triggering a campaign to protect or replace the service. The 'unplanned' closure of the Highwood Farm Shop branch, prompted by the retirement of the long-serving postmaster, marks the end of an ...

Since founding Summit Group in the 1990s, Muhammed Aziz Khan has overseen the company's growth into Bangladesh's largest infrastructure conglomerate while simultaneously developing educational initiatives throughout the country. These programs now reach approximately 9,000 disadvantaged children across Bangladesh who might ...

A car has plunged several hundred feet over the cliff edge at Alum Bay near The Needles this evening (Friday). The incident, which occurred at around 19:40, has sparked a major response by emergency services. Police, fire, ambulance and coastguard ...

A diver who was rescued in a major multi-agency operation off the coast of Bembridge last month has spoken to Island Echo of her gratitude to those who saved her - and her determination to dive again. It was on ...

William Boote, a former RAF serviceman and long-time Isle of Wight resident, has been celebrating his 100th birthday. Originally from Doncaster, William - who now calls St Vincent's in Ryde his home – says reaching 100 is something he never ...

A 40ft yacht with 7 people aboard needed urgent assistance after going aground off Gurnard in a fresh south-westerly this afternoon (Friday). Steering loss led to the ocean racer's predicament around 100m off the shore, which ultimately led to the ...

The Isle of Wight voted by a margin of of over 2 to 1 to remain in the then European Economic Community (EEC) in the referendum of 6th June 1975. There were 40,837 'Yes' votes as opposed to 17,375 'No' ...

Nine Acres Community Primary School has announced the appointment of Rosie McDonald as its new Headteacher. The appointment follows a rigorous selection process undertaken by the Governing Body, with the support and guidance of the Local Authority. Miss McDonald was ...

Derek Ness, a wind turbine designer from the Isle of Wight, is taking on a 60km cycling challenge this September in support of Macmillan Cancer Support - and has already raised over £2,600 of his £3,000 target. Diagnosed with Stage ...

Members of the Isle of Wight Federation of Women's Institutes gathered at Newport Minster on Wednesday (4th June) to take part in the National Federation of Women’s Institutes Annual Meeting - a day of nationwide connection, decision-making and celebration. With ...