Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

A 23-year-old man has been released on bail following last night's incident in Ryde, which saw more than half a dozen Armed Police descend on a residential close. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called at just gone 19:00 ...

More CCTV would make a 'big difference' in fighting local crime, an Isle of Wight police chief told councillors this week. Superintendent Robert Mitchell responded to a question from the leader of the Isle of Wight Conservatives, Councillor Ed Blake, ...

All 3 Isle of Wight ferry companies have reacted to this week's protest and top-level transport roundtable meeting. Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel have issued statements off the back of the Isle of Wight Ferries Roundtable, which was held at ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (25th April 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 1836 £100.00 17786 £100.00 11320 £100.00 14531 £100.00 4498 £100.00 14801 £100.00 17917 £100.00 4558 £100.00 1816 £100.00 17802 £100.00 10910

Government inspectors have concluded that the Isle of Wight Council’s proposed housing target of 453 dwellings per year is not sound and must be increased to at least 703 dwellings annually, prompting questions about the future of the Island Planning ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the ...

Armed Police have taken up position surrounding a property on a quiet residential street in the Haylands area of Ryde tonight (Thursday) following reports of a man armed with a sword. It was at around 19:30 that Hampshire & Isle ...

Iced Inspirations, a staple of Ryde’s High Street since 1995, will close its doors next month as owners Kathie and Keith move operations fully online. The much-loved shop opened some 30 years ago and has been a key part on ...

A fatal man overboard incident involving a disabled sailor off Cowes has led to national safety recommendations and significant changes to operations at the Andrew Cassell Foundation, following a Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the tragedy. 43-year-old Elizabeth ...

Isle of Wight born-and-raised sailors, Diana Vega and Faith Nordbruch, have been selected to help lead a team of non-professionals around the globe in the upcoming edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.  The duo will each take ...