Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

As eco-conscious living becomes more prevalent, homeowners are increasingly seeking sustainable heating solutions. A bioethanol fireplace offers a modern alternative that aligns with energy-efficient practices. Discover how these fireplaces are transforming home heating without compromising on style or safety. As ...

A fire has broken out at a residential property in central Ryde this evening (Sunday).  The incident has occurred at an address off Monkton Street, with the alarm first being raised at around 19:15. Orange flames can be seen licking ...

A Ryde woman who pulled out in front of a Police car before being seen to swerve in the road and drive in excess of the speed limit, has been banned from the roads for 14-months. Beth Lockhart, 30, of ...

The Bishop of Portsmouth has pledged to appeal against the proposed closure of three Church of England schools on the Isle of Wight. The Rt Rev Jonathan Frost today (6th December) expressed his concerns about the consultation process carried out ...

Christmas has come early for Friends of the Animals, thanks to the incredible generosity of Needles Lodge 2838, who have raised an impressive £4,000 to support the charity’s work. The money was raised through a range of activities, including a ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) landed on a green space in Cowes this lunchtime (Sunday) following a medical emergency in the North Wight. Flying doctors were requested at around 12:00 this morning and were first seen ...

With the donations received at a recent concert by the Newchurch Male Voice Choir and the young soloist Will Kent, the sum of £500 was presented to Brian Harris, Chair of The Museum of Ryde by Bob Cooper, Vice Chair ...

Yarmouth RNLI were involved in a major search operation in the Solent last night (Saturday) after several red flares were seen near Hurst Castle. HM Coastguard received multiple reports of red flares being seen at Hurst Castle just before 22:00 ...

Positive progress is being made within children's services on the Isle of Wight, according to a new report published by Ofsted earlier this week (Thursday). The report follows a 'focused visit' last month, which examined the council's arrangements for children ...

Cross-Solent travel continues to be disrupted this morning (Sunday) with Storm Darragh showing no signs of letting up. Currently, Red Funnel services between East Cowes and Southampton - which were suspended for the majority of yesterday - remain suspended until ...