Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Wight Tri hosted the first of the winter series Duathlons - The East Cowes Enema - on Sunday (26th January). There was healthy turn out of new Wight TrI members, who braved the gusty and freezing conditions. Organisers predicted the ...

2 Bembridge businesses have been awarded plaques and certificates because of their efforts to reduce use of single use plastic. Plastic Free Communities is a Surfers Against Sewage Project, designed to raise awareness and help tackle plastic pollution. Businesses can ...

Prospective Year 11 students, adults wanting to re-skill or up-skill, and those simply interested in learning more about the Isle of Wight College are welcome at the college's forthcoming Open Day on Saturday (1st February). This is a perfect opportunity ...

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Isle of Wight, covering Wednesday afternoon right through to dawn on Thursday. IW Met Service says that late on Wednesday morning a large area of persistent rain will ...

Joe Robertson MP has spoken from the despatch box of the House of Commons for the first time. Speaking in his Shadow role for Culture, Media and Sport, which includes charities, Joe spoke on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition – ...

Heavily criticised plans for a raft of new housing on the edge of the Isle of Wight’s county town have resurfaced. Gallantgreen Ltd resubmitted a hybrid application to the Isle of Wight Council including planning permission to demolish a garage ...

There is yet more disruption for those crossing the Solent with Red Funnel today (Tuesday) as the operator cancels a number of vehicle ferry sailings once again. The 04:30 and 07:30 sailings from Southampton have been pulled alongside the 06:00 ...

An Isle of Wight Police officer accused of touching up her colleagues at a social event, as well as assaulting an ex-partner and breaching her bail conditions, is to face a misconduct hearing next week. According to Hampshire & Isle ...

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is intensifying its actions against offshore gambling operators, stepping up efforts to safeguard Australian consumers from illegal online gambling activities. With this renewed focus, the organisation seeks to protect users from financial risks ...

The University of Sydney is in a bit of hot water over a seeming morality clause in its entanglements with the wider gambling industry. New information that came to light in December 2024 puts the university under a critical microscope ...