Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Following the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet decision to close Arreton and Cowes primary schools, comprehensive support measures have been announced to assist pupils and staff during the transition. The closures are in response to the surplus of school places ...

Island Property Network is helping those with an interest in property on the Isle of Wight turn knowledge into action - completely free of charge! Many people assume you need large amounts of money to get started in property – ...

Local unions, the Diocese of Portsmouth and Joe Robertson MP have all given their reactions to last night's news that Arreton and Cowes Primary Schools will be closing, but that Brading, Oakfield and Wroxall have been saved. As previously reported ...

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is to launch her biggest grant funding opportunity to support local projects that reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. Charities, councils and third-sector organisations will be invited to apply for funding from 1st April ...

Little Acres Childcare Centre recently celebrated the national Beep Beep Day, a day specifically designed to highlight the importance of road safety. Teaching children the importance of stop, look and listen, as well as the message of always being careful ...

Works between the Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water to implement a roadside Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) outside County Hall - at a cost of around £233,000 - are now complete. This project follows the council and Southern Water ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (21st March 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15915 £100.00 13433 £100.00 848 £100.00 1541 £100.00 4370 £100.00 13526 £100.00 12458 £100.00 9205 £100.00 12401 £100.00 18189 £100.00 9165

Wight Building Materials says that news of the sale of Palmers Farm in Wootton is a 'disappointment', but they are confident they can continue to offer materials to the Isle of Wight's construction industry. It was in 2022 that plans ...

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 ...

If Spain imposes a 100% property tax on foreign nationals who do not reside in the country, Croatia has a unique opportunity to position itself as an attractive alternative for foreign real estate investments. Here’s how Croatia can take advantage ...