Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

East Cowes Victoria - who are already certain of a playoff place - will wrap up their league campaign at home to 14th-placed Ash United at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon (Saturday). Vics - mathematically - could finish their season 3rd, ...

There has been anger on social media this week with Wightlink blasted for charging almost £500 for a return ferry ticket - but the cross-Solent operator says all is not as it seems and they've now reached out to the ...

The Isle of Wight Council has given the green light for Burger King to open its second Isle of Wight restaurant in the car park of Tesco Extra in Ryde, creating up to 35 new jobs. County Hall has given planning ...

Isle of Wight darts champion Henry Barney - who played for The Pointers Inn in Newchurch - won the News of the World Darts title at the Alexandra Palace in London on 25th April 1970. At that time, the News ...

2 separate crashes on the main road out of Newport are causing traffic chaos this rush hour (Friday), as Islanders head home for the weekend. At Fairlee Road, near Seaclose Park, at least 1 motorcycle has been involved in a ...

Plans to install sustainable roadside drainage systems in Gurnard have officially been scrapped, with Southern Water and the Isle of Wight Council confirming that the scheme will not proceed and that affected roads will be returned to their original condition. ...

Rookley Village Association has confirmed the return of its popular 'Gardening Galore' event, taking place next Sunday (4th May). This well-loved event is a staple of the Isle of Wight's horticultural calendar, with stallholders from across the Isle of Wight ...

Joel Morris Dance Academy (JMDA) is celebrating a wave of recent successes, including major wins at the Isle of Wight Dance Festival and multiple student acceptances to top UK performing arts colleges. JMDA was awarded the coveted Teachers Award for ...

Students from Cowes Enterprise College have had an unforgettable experience in Spain as part of their Spanish exchange programme. The young students took part in an immersive trip which gave them an incredible opportunity to explore Spanish history, culture, and ...

Dog lovers and families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of canine fun at the Ability Dogs 4 Young People Fun Dog Show, taking place this Sunday (27th April) at the charity’s training centre at Sandown Airport. The event gets ...