Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The newly-elected Reform UK councillors for Central Rural and Lake North have sat down with Island Echo for an exclusive joint interview after securing victory in last Friday’s local by-elections - a double win that has sent shockwaves through the ...

The historic Sloop Inn at Wootton Bridge is set to be renamed ‘Stonehouse at the Tide Mill’ just months after previous plans to change the name to 'The Watermill' were shelved. It was back in December that Island Echo first ...

Wightlink has introduced a 'Calm Room' on board its St Clare car ferry for those travelling to and from the Isle of Wight who would like more support. The room has been installed in a quiet area of St Clare ...

A new independent coffee and food spot is opening its doors in Ryde this week, offering a blend of artisan brews, wholesome bites and peaceful seaside vibes. Zen Cafe, located at 20B Esplanade, will officially open on Saturday (10th May), ...

Several Co-op stores across the Isle of Wight have been left with empty shelves following a major cyber attack on the company’s systems. Stores such as Anglesea Street in Ryde and Landguard Road in Shanklin have been notably affected, with ...

The community of Cowes and beyond showed their strong support for the RNLI last weekend (3rd May) as Cowes Lifeboat Station hosted a successful Mayday fundraising event. Cowes’ flanking RNLI stations Yarmouth, Calshot and independent Solent Rescue lifeboat attended the ...

Year 5 students at Barton Primary School expressed their concerns about issues including racism, human rights and the environment, with a performance of protest poems and campaigning songs to an audience of family members and local decision-makers. The performance at ...

9-year-old Rex Jones made his debut for Sandown Bowls Club in their match against touring side Silverthorne & Chingford on Sunday (4th May). The visiting side came out on top, winning 5 of the 7 rinks, although most rinks were ...

Ryde Rowing Club will host the second Hants & Dorset Amateur Rowing Association Championship Regatta of the season this coming Sunday (11th May). Shanklin & Sandown's Championship Regatta takes place the previous day (10th May). This year’s regatta marks the ...

The annual Charity Vintage Tractor Run will return to the roads of the Isle of Wight later this month in support of the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group. Dozens of vintage tractors will take part in the event, ...