Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Firefighters were tipped out to an unusual incident in the East Wight last night (Friday) - an electric scooter ablaze in the street. It was just before 21:00 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised an ...

It is forever change on our high streets as retail outlets come and go, but much-loved Hurst's has been trading on the Isle of Wight for well over a century and a half. What is now W Hurst & Sons ...

Wight Whisky has announced the limited release of their No.1 Single Malt, following on from the successful launch of their Signature Malt Blend in 2024. Hand-crafted on the Isle of Wight using locally-sourced barley and pure Island spring water, this ...

The Isle of Wight Council's battle with a residents' group, who have opposed much-needed homes in Ryde, has cost the taxpayer around £90,000. County Hall recently lost a Court of Appeal case with Greenfields (IOW) Ltd, which led to a ...

Following her success in the Freshwater South by-election last week, and as the independent community champion, Councillor Becca Cameron has immediately joined the Empowering Islanders Group. Becca finished ahead of Bill Nigh (Reform UK), Warren Whyte (Conservative), Emma Cox (Independent), ...

Isle of Wight rower Louis delivered a determined performance at the British Rowing U19 Trial Regatta in Nottingham, bouncing back from a challenging start to win his C final and record one of the day’s fastest times. Competing at the ...

Isle of Wight-based writers and filmmakers are being invited to apply for 2 new commissions worth a combined £5,000, as part of a national creative project exploring nature and landscape. The Isle of Wight National Landscape Partnership has launched the ...

Mark Royl and Zane Cohen have won Westridge Golf Club's May Cup, contested on Sunday (4th May). A beautiful morning with a sharp breeze greeted the Westridge members competing for the cup. With 17 out of 20 pairs breaking par ...

Prioritise your wellbeing and stay safe when working around the electricity network - that’s Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution’s message to the farming community as it enters this busy harvest season. The Distribution Network Operator (DNO) works closely ...

Representatives from the Royal British Legion and Ryde’s Mayor, Richard May, were joined by members of the public for a poignant gathering at the War Memorial shrine on Lind Street earlier this week (Thursday) to mark Victory in Europe (VE) ...