Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

As news breaks of the sudden death of singer Liam Payne, Islanders are remembering his appearance on the Isle of Wight when he shot a music video in Shanklin. It was in November 2019 - almost 5 years ago - ...

The Isle of Wight Council has been awarded £150,000 to help bring forward a prime brownfield site in Newport for development. The windfall will be used to demolish the former police station on Fairlee Road, Newport, and prepare the council-owned ...

Islanders taken to court for not paying council tax will have to pay up to £128.50 in increased administration fees from next year. The Isle of Wight Council’s director of corporate services, Sharon Betts, decided earlier this week recommended an ...

The Isle of Wight, celebrated for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has established itself as a favored tourist hotspot. Within its diverse range of attractions, casinos play a crucial role in bolstering the island's tourism sector. These establishments ...

Monday 7th October – Friday 11th October 2024 • Graham Assets Limited of Craven Park Road, London was fined £2,500 and ordered to pay £956 costs with a £1,000 surcharge for failing to undertake works on 52, 54 and 56 ...

Cowes Sports and Isle of Wight goalkeeper Ed Hatt made his 500th appearance in Cowes Sports 2-2 draw against Christchurch on Saturday (12th October). Before Saturday's game, Cowes Sports announced: "Today, marks a special day for one particular Yachtsman. "Our ...

Local creative Adam Brown has filled Ryde’s smallest art gallery with caricatures of well-known people, all of whom have an Isle of Wight connection. For the next 7 weeks, you’ll find Re:Box playing host to musicians, comedians, actors and one ...

Last weekend Isle of Wight Road Runners Alice Rayner and Ross Wilkes took part in marathons some 5,191 miles apart, in Bulgaria and Chicago respectively. Travelling to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, Alice completed the Wizz Air Sofia Marathon is ...

Drugs, a knife and a knuckle duster were all seized when Police raided a property in Ryde this morning (Wednesday) - but no arrests have been made. It was at around 08:00 that officers - some clad in riot gear ...

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has launched a competition to design his 2024 Christmas card. All primary school-aged children attending school in the Isle of Wight East constituency are invited to enter, plus those being home educated and ...