Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Joe Robertson MP has led a debate in Parliament on the impact of Labour's National Insurance rises on charities. He secured a Westminster Hall Debate which was attended by dozens of MPs of different parties, including the Government minister responsible ...

A new multi-use games area will be built in Sandown’s popular play park and gardens. Sandown Town Council’s planning application for the construction of a football and netball pitch in the middle of Sandown’s Sandham Gardens has been approved by ...

A 20-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a 16-year-old was struck by an E-bike in Ryde earlier this month, but Police are still appealing for witnesses. As first reported by Island Echo, it was on the ...

54-year-old Gordon 'Tosh' McIntosh died from multiple injuries sustained after being hit by a motorcycle in the days before Christmas, an inquest opening has today (Monday) heard. It was just before 06:00 on 19th December that emergency services rushed to ...

Ryde Rankers closed the gap on League leaders Ryde C after a 10-0 thrashing of Newport Vics A, with the Ranker’s Graham Evans player of the match. Ryde C had an 8-2 win against Ryde Goshawks, with the C team’s ...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance - a registered charity that is funded by donations from the public - has touched down in Shanklin this morning (Monday) in response to a medical emergency in the area. Flying medics ...

The latest Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society exhibition showcases local businesses that have been trading in the county town for more than 30 years.  With contributions from Hursts, Farnsworths, While U Wait Services, TM Taylor and many more, the exhibition ...

A badger spotted sleeping halfway up a cliff by a local fossil hunter has been successfully rescued, thanks to the efforts of Badger Trust IW. It was on Sunday morning that Glenn Martin alerted the Trust to the animal's plight ...

A petition fighting against Alliance councillors' decision to try and postpone this May's local elections - thus keeping them in power for another 12 months - has been launched. Labour Government is forcing devolution on the Isle of Wight so ...

Essential repairs and maintenance at Wightlink's Portsmouth Gunwharf car ferry terminal over the next 3 weeks will see some sailings arrive and depart from the International Port. Whilst work is carried out, there will be some changes to vehicle parking ...