Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Seasonal jobs in Europe present an incredible opportunity for those looking to earn an income, explore different cultures, and enjoy rent-free living. Whether you’re interested in summer beach resorts or winter ski lodges, these roles allow you to fund your ...

A Lake man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering an 84-year-old woman at her home in Ryde will face no further action, Police have confirmed. It was on the afternoon of 15th June this year that the Isle of ...

The Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint will take place in September next year, organisers have announced. Owing to difficulties around permissions, due to a clash with the early Easter school holidays, the popular event has been pushed back by 5 ...

County Hall refused the latest attempt to build 12 houses on the edge of Newport yesterday evening (Tuesday). The council’s planning committee rejected Mrs C. Ferns’ revised proposal for a development with vehicle and pedestrian access on Landscape Lane, off ...

Land in Bembridge could continue to be used for dredging thousands of tonnes of material from the harbour. JMC AG Ltd has applied for planning permission to continue using land at Bembridge Point off Embankment Road for storing, sorting and ...

An Isle of Wight artist whose paintings can been found across Europe has chosen Mountbatten Hospice as the next venue to exhibit her work. Karen Taggart says it is her way of giving something back after being made to feel ...

Beset by the double blow of the sudden departure of their director of rugby and some late withdrawals, Ventnor RFC could have been forgiven for throwing in the towel against a strong Tottonians side and making plans to regroup after ...

Around 300 properties in Shanklin and Newport are without power this lunchtime (Wednesday) due to 2 separate power cuts. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks say they are working to restore power in the Carisbrooke and Bowcombe areas, on the outskirts ...

A children's choir group here on the Isle of Wight is spreading Christmas cheer through song this festive season. Named Treble Makers IOW, the group was formed in a bid to spread some festive cheer to care home residents. The ...

A parked car has been badly damaged after being smashed into by a lorry on Sandown’s Broadway this morning (Wednesday). The incident, which occurred at around 10:30, has seen a heavy goods vehicle belonging to Stark - and delivering to ...