Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Established in 1925, The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is celebrating its centenary in 2025. It is best known for the Rolex Fastnet Race and the international team event, the Admiral's Cup. Both of these prestigious events will be run ...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said in the House of Commons this lunchtime (Wednesday) that ferry services to and from the Isle of Wight have 'not been good enough', and promises that the Maritime Minister will hold further meetings with ...

The Health and Safety Executive is prosecuting the owner of Hazelgrove Farm on the outskirts of Ryde following an outbreak of cryptosporidium in April 2023, which led to around 50 people becoming ill. UK Health Security Agency South East was ...

Ballyrags Comedy Club has announced the launch of a brand-new venue in partnership with The Bandstand in Sandown, bringing top-tier comedy and dining together for an unbeatable night out. Following a series of well-received shows, Ballyrags has established itself as ...

A bitter dispute continues to engulf the business of an Isle of Wight parish council, with fresh infighting following a recent meeting. Shalfleet Parish Council chair Steve Cowley said councillors Jonathan Hill, Jackie Laurie, Jane Timbrell and Chris Beane had ...

Versatile striker Jez Conway has left Wessex Premier Cowes Sports FC to join Wessex Division 1 Newport IW FC. Last season, Conway transferred to East Cowes Victoria, but rejoined Cowes Sports before the start of the 2024/25 season. Now, he ...

Southern Water are working with community groups and businesses to make sure the Isle of Wight’s sewers and treatment sites keep doing their job and storm overflows are drastically cut.  Thanks to Southern Water's new Community SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Schemes) ...

Police are in attendance at a road traffic incident on Brading Downs this morning (Wednesday) in which a BMW has left the carriageway. The incident has occurred near the junction of Brading Down Road and Ashey Road in foggy conditions. ...

In a significant move to combat poverty, the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed its support for the comprehensive Poverty Reduction Strategy for 2024-2029. Developed in collaboration with local partners and approved by the Health and Wellbeing Board last October, ...

Residents living in Newport have warned, following reports of dangerous driving and parking near the town centre, that there is 'going to be an accident'. Katie Kirby and Debra Greening, who live on Hearn Street, this week told Newport and ...