Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Ambulance staff on the Isle of Wight have raised concerns about the use of Fiat Ducato vehicles, prompting the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service to confirm it will be ordering 5 new Ford Transit ambulances - and its first-ever electric ...

A routine trip to the opticians led to life-saving cancer treatment for a 56-year-old chef from the Isle of Wight after an eye test revealed unexpected signs of high cholesterol. Kevin Seal, who works at The Pointer Inn in Newchurch, ...

A former Thai restaurant in Shanklin, which shut down after a dismal food hygiene rating, could be transformed into a ‘much-needed’ 3-bedroom apartment. Nick Spyker - the owner of many businesses in The Bay area - has submitted a planning ...

Wight Computers has handed over a cheque for £1,000 to John Cattle’s Skate Club C.I.C., supporting the not-for-profit organisation in its mission to make skateboarding accessible for all ages and abilities across the Isle of Wight. The Ryde-based IT support ...

Around 500 adults and young people attended a free activity day hosted by the Isle of Wight Scouts at Corf Scout Campsite earlier this month, enjoying a packed programme of outdoor fun and hands-on experiences. The annual open day saw ...

The Wight Tri quartet of Jan Fletcher, Helen Scholes, Laura Curwood and Nick Curwood took on the Dorney Lake course in Windsor on Sunday (25th May). This venue is a 2,200-metre flat-water rowing lake owned by Eton College and famous ...

The picturesque village of St Helens will once again open its gates for the biennial ‘St Helens Secret Gardens’ event on Sunday (1st June), offering a rare chance to explore seven private gardens, including one making its debut this year. ...

Pet Doctors in Ryde are celebrating their first birthday, and to mark the special occasion, they are inviting the public to an open day event this Saturday (31st May). The event provides an opportunity to meet the team behind the ...

A road traffic collision involving 2 cars is causing delays on the main road to the West Wight this morning (Thursday). The crash has seen a Toyota Rav 4 and a Citroen C1 collide. Both vehicles have sustained front-end damage ...

Ventnor clinched a remarkable 3 wicket win over Hook & Newnham Basics in Saturday’s Southern Premier League Division 1 clash at Steephill. Replying to the visitor’s total of 259, the home side were in all sorts of trouble at 49-5 ...