Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a car and a pensioner in Newport last week has left a man in his 70s with serious injuries. Officers were called at 14:19 on the afternoon of Thursday 17th April ...

A new team of highly trained 'digi dogs' have now been deployed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight following the successful completion of their specialist training. As previously reported by Island Echo in February, the digital detection dogs have ...

If baking takes your fancy, Wessex Cancer Support would love you to host a Cakes4Cancer event this May to raise money to support local people affected by cancer. Rolling out across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight between 5th ...

Farmers, landowners and parish councils on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to apply for another round of Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) grants, with funding now available for 2025. Over the past year, successful applicants have delivered a ...

A star-studded line-up has been announced for the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025, with WRS - and tickets are selling fast! The glittering ceremony at Cowes Yacht Haven on 9th May will be hosted by media ...

The Shanklin Cliff Lift will be temporarily closed from Wednesday until Friday (23rd-25th April) as part of the Isle of Wight Council's ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing this vital facility for the community. The closure is necessary to erect ...

We spend so much time thinking about the big-ticket items when renovating a bathroom, like tiles, lighting, and the shower. This makes it so easy to forget about the small details. However, these small details can make the biggest difference, ...

The raiding system in World of Warcraft Classic stands as one of the most demanding and interesting aspects of the game. Every player must effectively cope with their unique responsibilities according to their role (tank, healer, or DPS). The topic ...

Poker is one of the most popular casino games in the world and has been played for centuries in casinos and card rooms. The card game is played worldwide with plenty of different rules and formats that have developed over ...

Life on the Isle of Wight moves at its own pace—slower than the mainland, with a charm that draws visitors and locals into its coastal calm. But even here, life can get busy. Whether you're juggling work, ferry commutes, or ...