Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Red Funnel’s vehicle ferry service is once again suspended until further notice owing to the foggy conditions on the Solent. Every day this week early morning sailings have been hit by cancellations due to low visibility on the Solent. Restrictions ...

The Isle of Wight Festival is one of the UK’s most famous music events, drawing thousands of fans every year. For 2025, the festival is set to host some of the biggest names in music, making it a must-attend event ...

Despite the widespread popularity of horse racing throughout the United Kingdom, the Isle of Wight doesn’t have its own major racecourses or events. It’s clear that the sport is going nowhere though, and there’s a chance that it could expand ...

In the whirlwind of modern work, time is the thread that weaves success—business owners need it to fuel growth and profitability, while freelancers rely on it to juggle gigs and secure fair compensation. Yet, without a way to pin it ...

A woman who brandished a samurai sword 'the length of an arm' on a residential street in Ryde has been handed a suspended sentence. 53-year-old Kelsea Broadfoot, of School Street, Ryde, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court for ...

Isle of Wight residents of Yarborough House in Sandown have revealed the 'disgusting' conditions in which they are forced to live in. Island Echo readers living at the Fort Mews property have come forward to reveal the unliveable state of ...

Staff at Isle of Wight primary schools threatened with closure could take part in possible strike action, unions have warned. 5 trade unions, representing thousands of school workers on the Island wrote to the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet yesterday ...

Young people across the Isle of Wight will receive support with their mental health this year, thanks to £201,000 of new funding for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust to expand their current offer.  Early Support Hubs provide open access, drop-in ...

A crash on Military Road in foggy conditions has prompted an emergency response to Compton this afternoon (Wednesday). The crash has occurred on the A3055/Military Road between Hanover Point car park and Compton Farm. The initial 999 call was made ...

Police forced entry to a property in Ryde using a circular saw yesterday evening (Tuesday) as part of a search for a missing person. It was at around 17:30 that officers arrived in the Oakfield area as part of enquiries ...