Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Ventnor paedophile Nicholas Phipps, who was caught in possession of more than 8,000 indecent images of children, has been handed a 20-month prison sentence. Phipps, 69, of Trinity Road, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court back in February ...

A total of 26 participants took part in the Isle of Wight’s first ever pickleball festival at West Wight Sports Centre on Friday (4th April). The event followed an 'all play all' format, giving every player a chance to team ...

A team of 5 from the Ryde Swimming Club Masters team flew to Guernsey last weekend to compete in the 32nd Guernsey Masters International Swim Meet.  Held at the Beau Sejour Leisure Centre in St. Peter Port, the Island cohort ...

The creativity and imagination of young people across the Isle of Wight is being proudly showcased at Newport’s Quay Arts Centre, as the Isle of Wight Council’s PEACH (Partnership for Education, Attainment and Children’s Health) project launches its latest Schools ...

JS Sports Consultancy has announced a new international partnership with LJR Coaching that will create football opportunities for both UK-based and Australian players. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between aspiring talent in Australia and professional football environments in ...

Travellers taking the train through the New Forest to Lymington and onwards to the Isle of Wight with Wightlink’s ferries can now discover more about the countryside and coastline through an innovative audio guide delivered by the smartphone App – ...

A main road in Carisbrooke has been partially closed by Police this morning (Friday) following a crash between a tractor with a trailer and a car. Police have been called to Carisbrooke High Street, just outside of The Co-op following ...

Candidates from all of the major Isle of Wight political parties will be contesting the Lake North by-election, due to be held on 1st May. They include Emily Brothers of the Labour Party, the Liberal Democrats’ Julie Burridge, David Maclean ...

The Isle of Wight 'still has an ongoing birth rate issue' which will have to be addressed, the council’s new education cabinet member has said. Speaking to the press after joining County Hall’s ruling executive last week, Councillor Claire Critchison ...

Bembridge Harbour will get a new 19.7m houseboat with 27 rooftop solar panels, despite opposition from a neighbour. The council approved Peter Mikkelsen’s proposal to assemble Avocet III in Bembridge Harbour, next to Embankment Road. His plans also include the ...