Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Those living directly opposite the proposed site of a new McDonald’s drive-thru in Cowes have said 'not in my backyard', describing the location as 'a terrible place' for such a development. One concerned local, who lives nearby in a listed ...

Benji and Balu, the 13-year-old bear brothers, are now settling into their new home at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown after being rescued from captivity in Azerbaijan. The brothers arrived on the Island for the first time yesterday morning ...

The Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials return to Ashey this weekend (Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June), bringing together some of the UK’s most skilled handlers and their dogs for 2 days of competition, countryside tradition and community fundraising. Now ...

Islander Bill Smith is celebrating his 104th birthday today (Thursday) with the release of a film about his extraordinary life and his connection to the ocean. Bill has spent more than 50 years swimming in the sea off the Isle ...

A fitness and dance group for women over 50 is celebrating its 10th anniversary, with 52 active members and a guest ballet teacher set to lead a special class this weekend. Spring Chicks Keep Fit & Dance was launched a ...

The Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation marks its 10th anniversary in 2025, having supported around 300 young Islanders into training, education, and employment, particularly in the Island’s proud marine and maritime industries. Since its inception, it has awarded ...

A group of Wightlink Cycle Race Team members travelled to the New Forest on Sunday (1st June) for Round 4 of the Southern XC Series at Crow Farm, returning with impressive results across multiple age categories. 6-year-old Finley Manser-Grundy competed ...

As part of Volunteers Week (2nd-8th June), the RSPCA Isle of Wight branch is paying tribute to the incredible contribution of its volunteers, who play a vital role in supporting vulnerable animals across the Isle of Wight. The small, independent ...

More than 1,200 local older people with memory problems will be receiving help and support thanks to a grant from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Freemasons to the Age UK Isle of Wight (AUKIW) charity. The £60,000 grant will establish ...

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club - the Island’s premier course - hosts the Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Channel Islands Amateur Championship this weekend for the first time since 2012, starting on Friday (6th June). This is the 12th time ...