Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has objected to plans that would allow for 117 new homes to be built alongside a new Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) in Gurnard. In his objection, Bob referred to the plans as an...

A significant quantity of what is thought to be cocaine has been found washed ashore on the Isle of Wight coast today (Saturday), prompting a frantic multi-agency search to locate any more Class A bundles. The packages washed up on...

An innovative e-cargo bike delivery service is supporting the Island's network of community pantries by providing pedal power for home deliveries. Keert, the community interest company launched by Matt Whittaker last year, is supporting vulnerable residents by delivering groceries and other...

A 47-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a fail to stop collision in Shanklin yesterday evening (Friday) saw 3 parked vehicles damaged. As first reported by Island Echo, Police were called to Sandown...

The bosses of social mobility charity The Talent Tap are taking on a gruelling 64.5 mile run around the Isle of Wight to highlight the geographical and socio-economic barriers facing young people on the Island. On 20th October 2023, CEO...

Cameron Palin has been named a Young Councillor of the Year finalist for the National Association of Local Councils’ (NALC) Star Council Awards 2023.  The prestigious awards are the only awards in England that recognise the Local (Parish and Town)...

Calling all parents of babies and toddlers, Bijou Baby - a mobile baby shop - has opened on the Isle of Wight. The shop offers parents the chance to browse car seats and pushchairs online before a Bijou Baby representative...

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. Comments on the applications...

Sea hiking, rowing machine competitions, a treasure hunt, and a new play from the Appley Tower Players were just a couple of the activities on offer at Appley Day last Sunday (1st October). The event has become an annual celebration...

Adults at The Way Forward Programme are to take to the stage when they deliver a performance of their show 'The Journey to the Lamp' at Medina Theatre this December. The Way Forward Programme is a day centre based in...