Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Firefighters have rushed to an address in the heart of Shanklin this morning (Wednesday) following reports of a fire at a residential property. At around 10:00, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue dispatched pumping appliances from Newport, Ryde ...

If you are worrying that you have left it too late to get your free Spring COVID-19 vaccination, then don’t. If you are eligible, you have up until 17th June to book in. More than 150,000 COVID-19 vaccinations have been ...

There were celebrations last week as the newly renamed Lionheart School officially opened, marking a fresh start for the former Island Learning Centre. The school, based in Albany Road, Newport, has undergone a full refurbishment and rebranding, transforming both its ...

Residents across the Isle of Wight are being called on to help protect the area’s unique ecosystems as Invasive Species Week (12-18th May) gets underway, with special efforts being made locally to tackle the growing threat of non-native species. Natural ...

Age UK Isle of Wight has received a funding boost as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards to support its vital work. The charity which provides essential services to support older adults in the community, has received a ...

A fundraiser has been launched to support a 21-year-old Islander, who remains in hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a moped and a car last month. Lewis, was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital on 21st April after sustaining ...

Five new beach huts could be installed on a picturesque Isle of Wight seafront. Canice Holding Ltd has applied for planning permission to place 5 ‘sensitively designed’ huts with ‘traditional external finishes’ on land next to Pilots Point in Totland ...

Do you remember how easy it was to make friends when you were still a child? How you could just go up to someone you’d only just met in a park, introduce yourself, and form a bond that felt like ...

Sports provide an original combination of excitement and communal spirit that many people on the Isle of Wight value dearly. These moments are treasured, whether they occur on the local football ground or in the last seconds of a basketball ...

The UK’s online gambling market generated over £4 billion in revenue in 2024. This marks a significant rise compared to previous years, demonstrating how online betting platforms are becoming ingrained within British entertainment culture. And it’s all driven by technology ...