Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Residents of the Isle of Wight are being invited to Newport Minster next week for a special commemorative service marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day. The service will take place at 17:00 on Thursday (8th May) at Newport ...

The East Cowes Carnival Association has crowned its 2025 Carnival Royalty ahead of the town’s first official carnival day in 30 years, set for Saturday 23rd August. The Royal Selection event took place at East Cowes Liberal Club on Saturday ...

An Isle of Wight bed and breakfast could be converted into a ‘large family home’ as its owners look to call time on the business. Following unsuccessful attempts to sell, Martin Bradford has made a change of use application to ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is changing the way it responds to Automatic Fire Alarms in certain types of buildings from August, it has been announced.  Following a public consultation, HIWFRS will no longer automatically send crews when there ...

There is yet more disruption for those crossing the Solent with Red Funnel as another engine issue has arisen on board one of the Raptor-class vehicle ferries, leading to delays and cancellations this Bank Holiday Monday.  The 07:30 sailing from ...

Cross-Solent operator Hovertravel has announced a new Managing Director to lead the business forward, re-enforcing its commitment to financial resilience and long-term sustainability. Following the departure of Neil Chapman, who has jumped ship to Red Funnel, it has been confirmed ...

A blaze that has completely destroyed a car made for dramatic scenes in the village of Brighstone at first light this morning (Bank Holiday Monday). Residents were awoken at around 05:30 to loud banging and thick black smoke billowing across ...

There is 'bewilderment and anger' over a roadworks scheme between Newport and Cowes that will cause considerable inconvenience to Islanders’ daily lives, a local county councillor has lamented. Parkhurst and Hunnyhill representative Councillor Andrew Garratt criticised the handling of upcoming ...

The advent of the internet means that virtually every sort of activity we engage in can be done differently. These days, most of us work and play virtually, even if only part-time. In terms of entertainment, the internet has broadened ...

Ibiza vibes are coming back to the Isle of Wight as the Hello Summer! Ibiza Day Party returns to The Lawn Bar at Northwood House, Cowes on Bank Holiday Sunday (25th May 2025) - with earlybird tickets now on sale ...