Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Armed Police have taken up position surrounding a property on a quiet residential street in the Haylands area of Ryde tonight (Thursday) following reports of a man armed with a sword. It was at around 19:30 that Hampshire & Isle ...

Iced Inspirations, a staple of Ryde’s High Street since 1995, will close its doors next month as owners Kathie and Keith move operations fully online. The much-loved shop opened some 30 years ago and has been a key part on ...

A fatal man overboard incident involving a disabled sailor off Cowes has led to national safety recommendations and significant changes to operations at the Andrew Cassell Foundation, following a Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the tragedy. 43-year-old Elizabeth ...

Isle of Wight born-and-raised sailors, Diana Vega and Faith Nordbruch, have been selected to help lead a team of non-professionals around the globe in the upcoming edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.  The duo will each take ...

An elderly male in his 80s has been arrested and taken in for questioning following an incident that saw Armed Police descend on Luccombe earlier this afternoon (Thursday). More than half a dozen specialist officers from both sides of the ...

Newport-based workwear and merchandise supplier IDML has fulfilled all uniform and branded clothing needs for Robin Hill Adventure Park, supporting the popular Isle of Wight attraction for its relaunch. IDML, located on the Dodnor Industrial Estate, has over 35 years ...

Oakfield Reserves have won the Harwoods Combination 2 Championship and achieved promotion by beating local rivals High Park at Slade Road last night (Wednesday). Oakfield 1st team have already been promoted to Isle of Wight Division 1. This is a ...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust successfully opened its doors on Thursday 10th April for a special Open Day event designed to connect with various members of the Island community and showcase its vital work supporting children and young people. ...

The Isle of Wight Community Club Indoor Bowls section has raised over £1,000 for the Alzheimer's Cafe and Resource Centre based in Park Road, Cowes at their annual charity fundraising event.  The spoon drive was run over morning and afternoon ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has rushed to the aid of a motorcyclist who has been injured in a crash on the main road at Hale Common this afternoon (Thursday). The incident involving a Vauxhall Astra and ...