Candidates from the Greens, Independents and 'Our Island' are putting aside politics for the sake of the Island and Island residents. In the forthcoming election, there is an alleged 'strong likelihood' that the Conservatives will lose their majority. Our Island...

The Isle of Wight Foundation is reminding charities and good causes on the Isle of Wight that there is still time to apply for grants of between £3,000 and £16,000 for eligible projects. Funding is made available each year for...

The Island Conservatives are setting out their vision for securing the renaissance of seaside towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, including more beach huts, improved access to the coastline and changing to planning policy. After a challenging year...

Superintendent Sarah Jackson, the District Commander for the Isle of Wight, has written an open letter to Isle of Wight residents providing an update on Policing across the Island. Island Echo is supporting Sarah's message by publishing the letter in...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (30th April 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 7370 £100.00 9750 £100.00 1777 £100.00 13220 £100.00 14063 £100.00 16605 £100.00 9892 £100.00 5731 £100.00 4225 £100.00 567 £100.00 7392

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Application No: 21/00273/FUL...

Nearly 40,000 people on the Isle of Wight have received their second COVID-19 vaccination according to the latest figures. As the national COVID vaccine rollout continues, 129,433 doses have been given out on the Isle of Wight to those eligible...

Ferry bosses are encouraging holidaymakers to travel mindfully this year, enjoying time spent away whilst acting responsibly and appreciating the communities they are visiting.  Three quarters of consumers plan to holiday in the UK, Common Travel Area (CTA) or Europe...

Popular Channel 4 restoration show Find It, Fix It, Flog It is looking for local sheds around the Isle of Wight. The series follows presenters Henry Cole and Simon O’Brien as they search for unique and unusual items in people’s sheds to restore...

The Isle of Wight Green Party is demanding answers from the County Council after it emerged that hundreds of thousands of pounds already committed to fund a wildlife reserve on the west bank of the River Medina could be in...