Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Plans for a radical shake-up of the Isle of Wight Council could be formally approved this week - and tomorrow night's meeting might bring some surprises too. At tomorrow's (Wednesday's) Full Council annual meeting, local councillors are due to decide ...

Have you ever wondered if Apple mystery boxes deliver decent products or if you’ll end up with random stickers? We tested three popular Apple-themed mystery boxes: JemLit’s Apple Selection, Lootie’s Apple box, and Hypeloot’s Apple crate.  Each platform offers digital ...

Golf attire plays a crucial role in optimising your performance on the course. The right combination of clothing, footwear, and accessories can enhance comfort and boost confidence. This guide explores how selecting the ideal golf wear can transform your game. ...

Police have arrested 2 men during an incident in Newport which has seen around a dozen officers descend on Bluebell Meadows tonight (Monday). It was just before 21:15 that Police responded to an address on Wellesley Way, to what has ...

Police are on scene at a 2-car crash on the diversion route into Cowes this evening (Monday), with speed suspected to be behind the incident. The crash has occurred on Rolls Hill, between Thorness and Northwood, and has involved a ...

Journey data provided by Captiva Homes shows that delays on the troublesome Cowes diversion route have steadily improved during the first week of a new one-way system. As previously reported by Island Echo, a 2-month-long one-way system is in place ...

Too Much Too Young – the Story of 2 Tone & Beyond - is heading to Shanklin Theatre on Saturday (24th May). This is a 2-hour theatrical performance telling the story of 2 Tone music and its lasting influence. The ...

Significant numbers of unidentified Russian vessels were located off the south of the Isle of Wight on 19th May 1950 - 75 years ago today. The first flotilla - consisting of 7 ships - anchored off St Catherine's Point for ...

Around 50 protestors gathered at Appley Beach on Saturday (17th May) to protest the pollution of the waters around the United Kingdom by sewage. The Appley Beach gathering was part of a nationwide protest at over 40 locations across the ...

Shanklin & Sandown Rowing Club Junior crews again enjoyed a successful regatta with 5 wins and 2 3rd place finishes at the 3rd regatta of the new season on Saturday (17th May). The Boys J14 quad of Alex Collier, Connie ...