Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Fire crews are responding to a fire at Mountbatten's charity warehouse in Newport this lunchtime (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has mobilised 3 appliances and an Aerial Ladder Platform to the incident on Riverway. Breathing ...

A man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent following a dramatic incident at a holiday park in Shanklin last night (Sunday). Police were called at 19:10 to what has been ...

Haylands Primary School Under 11s have made it through to the final of the ESFA Pokemon Primary School Cup - and will represent the South of England in the national competition. The team travelled up to Keynsham, Bristol on Saturday ...

County Hall has voted to support people who have been in care, a group facing ‘significant barriers that impact them throughout their lives’. Last week most councillors backed Councillor Debbie Andre’s motion to assist ‘care experienced people’ who the Local ...

Smoke seen issuing from a commercial unit on Newport's industrial estate has led to the turnout of several fire appliances this morning (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) has mobilised at least 3 appliances from ...

One of first signs of Spring - Elm Blossom - will arrive on the Isle of Wight in the next few weeks. Soon elm trees the length and breadth of the country - including right here on the Island - ...

Liz Morris has won Freshwater Golf Club's first ladies' section trophy in 2025 - the Medal Winners trophy. Conditions for the contest were warm but breezy at the Bay. Results: 1. Liz Morris  net 74 (on count back) 2. Sammi ...

The Isle of Wight Council has been told it must start declaring how many potholes it is fixing and at what cost - or lose vital cash from the Government. From mid-April, local authorities across England will start to receive ...

An interim proposal on how local government reorganisation should impact the Isle of Wight is to be submitted to central Government. The interim plan, agreed by the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet, is the culmination of a series of meetings ...

The start of the new working week has got off to a bad start for commuters as Red Funnel has cancelled a number of its hi-speed Red Jet sailings this morning (Monday). A technical issue on board Red Jet 6 ...