Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Adverse weather conditions on the Solent have resulted in the suspension of Hovertravel services this morning (Sunday). An update as to whether service can resume is due at 09:45 In the meantime, purchased tickets are being accepted on Wightlink’s FastCat ...

In the 2nd in our series of Isle of Wight Sporting Legends, Island Echo examines the life of rugby star Sam Perry. Professor Sam Perry was a truly remarkable man: an eminent scientist, England rugby international and 3 times escapee ...

Online casino gaming has evolved rapidly in recent years, and 2025 promises to bring even more exciting advancements. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer looking to improve your gameplay, refining your style and strategies is essential to stay ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that they have launched an investigation after a Reynolds & Read worker was crushed in an incident at Duxmore Quarry earlier this month. As previously reported by Island Echo, on the morning ...

East Cowes Victoria won their 6th successive game with a narrow 1-0 victory over 10-man Cove at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon (Saturday). This was also Vics' 3rd successive clean sheet, which maintains the best defensive record in Wessex Division 1. ...

Mystery remains as to exactly how a Honda Jazz came to rest upside down in a hedge on the outskirts of St Helens earlier this week. Island Echo understands that the road traffic collision - on Carpenters Road - occurred ...

Planning permission has been granted to transform Riverway House in Newport into a new GP surgery, marking a positive step forward for the long term and sustainable delivery of local healthcare on the Isle of Wight. The facility, operated by ...

A man has been arrested following a crash which has seen an Audi collide with a brick wall in Shide this afternoon (Saturday). Police were first called to Shide Road - at the junction with College Road - at around ...

With funding from the National Lottery’s Power to Change fund, Wight Community Energy has supplied Isle of Wight Libraries with thermal cameras so Island households can identify cold spots and find energy-saving solutions. Starting from Monday 3rd February, you can ...

The Wight Aviation Museum Team welcomed, Andrew Hall-Jones, the son of Rod Hall-Jones the current owner of the "Spartan 3 Seater" aircraft that WAM is bringing home to the Isle of Wight. Andrew who is with the New Zealand Defence ...