The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They 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. Comments on the...

The RMT union has confirmed it is now in dispute with cross-Solent ferry operator Wightlink after the company announced restructuring plans that could see up to 160 jobs at risk. As previously reported by Island Echo, Wightlink has told staff...

Isle of Wight Green Party councillors and Alliance Group Leader Phil Jordan have condemned a council decision to reject submitting a business case that would have protected the Isle of Wight’s status as an independent unitary authority. As previously reported...

Lifestyle site Muddy Stilettos has announced the winners of its Best Places to Live series – with the Isle of Wight winning locally for the first time. The website asked its readers to vote for the best local village, town...

Police are appealing for witnesses to a business burglary at T.M. Barber Jewellers in Newport last week (Thursday 11th September). On the day in question, at around 09:40, a man stole a gold chain after being shown it by a...

Ryde Harriers put in an excellent performance at the MCC Promotions Sandown to Shanklin Seafront 10km on Sunday (14th September), with three athletes finishing inside the top 10 and two securing podium places. Masters 50 runner Stuart McDonald was the...

Seven swimmers from Ryde Swimming Club Masters achieved an impressive medal haul when they competed in the Hampshire Masters County Championships at Portsmouth’s Mountbatten Centre last weekend. Facing a strong field of competitors from over 16 clubs - some entering...

Osborne Golf Club was the venue for this year’s Past & Present Captains’ competition held on Monday (15th September) with 16 pairs taking part in very blustery weather conditions. Joan Dalrymple, the IWLGA Immediate Past Captain hosted the event which...

2 new sections of the King Charles III England Coast Path have officially opened on the Isle of Wight this week, enhancing the walking experience around the Island’s coastline. The works form part of a national programme to create a...

The Island’s young stars were celebrated at Tapnell Farm earlier this month as the Child of Wight Awards 2025, sponsored by WightFibre, returned for another emotional and inspiring evening. Now in its 10th year, the awards - held on 5th...