Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

This December, Mountbatten Isle of Wight warmly invites you to celebrate the memory of those you hold dear at its annual Light up a Life event. A heartfelt evening of music, readings and candle lighting will take place on Sunday ...

Island projects making a difference in their community could be eligible for a funding boost. New and existing schemes supporting Isle of Wight residents who are struggling with food, utility-related items or wider essentials are being invited to apply for ...

The sole occupant of a Nissan Micra has been taken to St Mary’s Hospital following a road traffic collision on the main road between St Helens and Bembridge this afternoon (Saturday). Emergency services were first called to the St Helens ...

Police are appealing for help locating missing man Ian Brownlow who was last seen in Ventnor this morning (Saturday). The 57-year-old was last seen on Albert Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight at 03:00 today (Saturday). Officers have been carrying out ...

Family-owned Luccombe Hotels and Shanklin Villa have proudly claimed 3 major accolades in the 2024 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, affirming their commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Luccombe Hall Hotel was awarded the prestigious Gold for Best Hotel ...

A group of Isle of Wight singers entertained the crowds at Disneyland in Paris last month after being selected by park bosses for their Disney magic. It was last year that members of Voices of the Isle of Wight applied ...

Red Funnel has hit a major milestone in its fundraising efforts for its Charity of the Year, the Isle of Wight Foodbank. Together with customers and colleagues, the company has raised over £21,000 to support the foodbank’s vital work in ...

"He damaged trust and this undermines the work of us all in policing" - they are the damning words of a senior police officer following the dismissal of the Isle of Wight's PC Jason Taylor for gross misconduct this week. ...

In the only Wessex League game to be played on the Isle of Wight today, 6th-placed Newport take on 11th-placed Totton & Eling at Beatrice Avenue. Port - who lie 2 points off the play off positions - are unbeaten ...

Newport IW FC captain Jordan Browne has crossed the River Medina to join Cowes Sports FC, it has been announced this evening (Friday). Cowes Sports FC have said: "We are delighted to announce the signing of Jordan Browne. "A proven ...