Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A Newport man who kicked a hole through a door when he was 'absolutely wasted' has been ordered to pay £7.48 in compensation by the courts. 23-year-old Jackson White, of Lugley Street, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court ...

A much-desired, private pregnancy scanning service has been launched right here on the Isle of Wight. For too long, Island residents seeking private pregnancy scans have faced the inconvenience and expense of travelling to the mainland. Now, this service is ...

Joe Robertson MP has launched a survey to hear Islanders' views about a proposed new Combined Authority and Mayor for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Government wants to see Combined Authorities and Mayors in every area of England ...

A bizarre road traffic collision on the dual carriageway in Newport is causing tailbacks this rush hour. Police and paramedics are in attendance on the southbound side of Medina Way, just before the Fairlee Road slip. A white VW T-Roc ...

Powder Monkey Group, which operates both in the UK and Australia, has announced the acquisition of the Isle of Wight's Goddard’s Brewery. Goddards have been brewing fine real ales (craft beers) since 1993, producing around 13.5million pints over the past ...

Wight Coast Holidays has announced the opening of its new office on the High Street in Bembridge. This strategic move to a more prominent location marks a significant milestone in the company's growth and commitment to providing exceptional service to ...

Pupils and staff at Newport's Hunnyhill Primary School were placed into lockdown this lunchtime (Tuesday) when a man entered the school grounds asking for medical assistance. Island Echo understands that the educational facility was locked down at around 12:40 when ...

37-year-old Matthew Oxley has been charged and remanded in custody over the attempted robbery of the Co-Op store on West Street in Ryde at the weekend. It was on Sunday morning, at just before 10:00, that a male is reported ...

On 3rd February, Cowes plays host to the Isle of Wight Writers Jamboree - the first of what will hopefully be an annual get-together of Island writers.  This will be an opportunity to hear briefly from various sources who can ...

Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team member Alfie Haydon travelled to Plymouth to compete in his first race of the season at Newnham Park in the second round of the ‘Soggy Bottom’ MTB XC Series last weekend (19th January). Alfie was ...