Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

The Isle of Wight is set to shine at FOCUS 24, the premier international trade event for the film, TV, advertising and gaming industries, which is taking place at the Business Design Centre in London this week. This marks the ...

It's Merry Christmas and not so much of a Happy New Year for staff at Vestas' Isle of Wight factory as it is announced 600 jobs are at risk of redundancy. An all-staff meeting was called at the Stag Lane ...

The Christmas and New Year period can be a stressful and difficult time for many - but there are a number of mental health services available to help across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, available 24 hours a day ...

Gurnard will be the first place on the Isle of Wight to have its roads revamped with new sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), such as raingardens and tree pits, to help reduce storm overflow activity. The scheme is part of a ...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed the timetable for waste, recycling and subscription collections over the festive period. Island households can expect changes for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year, with everything returning to normal from Monday 6th ...

Latest figures revealed by the RSPCA have confirmed that a total of 106 neglect incidents were reported on the Isle of Wight in the first 9 months of 2024. The animal welfare charity said that between January and September 2024 ...

Advancements in technology during the 21st century have undoubtedly made a massive difference to the way people live their lives. The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of the digital transformation, particularly in the entertainment sector, where several elements ...

Shorwell man Timothy Cale has denied causing the death of a cyclist in a road traffic collision that took place in the rural village more than 2 years ago. It was on 5th June 2022 that 64-year-old Professor Simon McQueen-Mason – who ...

Red Funnel will be running a revised timetable using just 1 of its 3 vehicle ferries tomorrow (Wednesday) as the company nurses its ageing fleet, with news also coming through that Red Falcon won't be returning for another 6 weeks... ...

The body of an elderly man has been found inside a Ryde property that was ravaged by fire on Sunday night. Throughout today specialist firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service's Urban Search and Rescue Team ...