Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Hovertravel has announced 4 additional special summer hovercraft services between Ryde and Lee-on-Solent after receiving more than 3,000 customer enquiries about the route. The original flights, scheduled for 28nd June and 22nd August, generated an overwhelming level of interest from ...

Sandown dignitaries came out in force to recognise the efforts of a man who keeps the town clean and tidy.

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 Islanders on the Isle of Wight’s housing register, and homeless households in temporary or emergency accommodation, continue to climb on the Isle of Wight, new stats reveal.

Labour's Richard Quigley MP has backed the principle of a tourist tax for those visiting the Isle of Wight, while Conservative MP Joe Robertson has warned further levies could damage the Island's visitor economy.

Fire and rescue staffing levels have not kept pace with the risks, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has warned, amid a 54% increase in outdoor fires across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Darts players from across the Isle of Wight will have the opportunity to compete in a brand-new competitive series this year, with the launch of the Isle of Wight Grand Prix at the Ambassador Freehouse.

Transport leaders from across the Isle of Wight have met to discuss how closer collaboration can help build a more resilient transport network for the future.

With less than a month to go until the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra returns to Robin Hill Adventure Park for an unforgettable weekend of classical music, Classic Isle has announced a spectacular new addition to its Sunday evening programme.

A local bee expert was called in to Wightlink's fastcat terminal this week after a swarm of around 500 bee's settled on a lamppost, joining in on the fesatival buzz.