Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Usually, the lifesavers of Cowes RNLI Station answer mayday calls. But this May, it’s they who need your help - so the station is putting on a Mayday fundraiser and 999 day to raise vital funds. The event and fundraiser ...

The Ability Dogs 4 Young People Fun Dog Show, held at the Charity’s Training Centre on Sunday (27th April), was a huge success, with supporters turning out in force to enjoy an afternoon of fun. Visitors and their 4-legged friends ...

POLLING STATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED Isle of Wight residents can today (Thursday) shape the future of local democracy as polling stations across the Island are open for the 2025 Town/Parish Council Elections, as well as 3 Council By-Elections. For those ...

It was a historic and action-packed weekend for Ryde Harriers as athletes competed in both the London and Manchester Marathons, with Matt Sharp claiming the title of Marathon Champion of England following a remarkable performance in Manchester. With nearly 100,000 ...

A major planning application for a renewable energy park near Wootton was withdrawn at the last minute from the agenda of a County Hall meeting on Tuesday. The planning committee was due to review Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park Ltd’s ...

In recent years IOW Prostate Cancer Support Group have received £15,000 A total of £4,123 raised through the 2024 Long Lane Christmas Lights display has been handed over to 3 local good causes, following another year of generosity from the ...

The second highest court in the land has ruled in favour of campaigners opposing the 473-home West Acre Park development in Ryde - but Island Echo understands the development will still proceed, despite the legal victory. Following a hearing at ...

A major political row has erupted over County Hall’s troubled relationship with its Highways PFI contractor, Island Roads. Council leader Phil Jordan has said the authority is once again heading into a legal dispute of 'a contractual nature’ with Island ...

East Cowes Victoria are just 90 minutes away from claiming a place in the Wessex Premier League after beating Alresford Town on the road in the semi finals of the playoffs last night (Wednesday). The Victorians have never achieved promotion ...

The Department for Transport has confirmed it will not consider nationalising ferry services or introducing service guarantees for the Isle of Wight, despite repeated and desperate calls from residents and MPs. In a formal response to Islanders who had written ...