The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (7th July 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11845 £100.00 4989 £100.00 14946 £100.00 17614 £100.00 2901 £100.00 15367 £100.00 15754 £100.00 17638 £100.00 12842 £100.00 5261 £100.00 13183

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...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been shortlisted in 2 categories of this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards, which recognise and reward the teams and individuals who strive to deliver improved patient care for their community. The Trust has...

A carnival is returning to Cowes this August for the first time since the Summer of 2019. The Cowes Memorial Carnival - in memory of Bob Hammond, who passed away in February - will be held in the town on...

Police have arrested 2 men in their 50s following separate incidents within 4 hours of one another at a residential address in Ryde this morning (Thursday).  Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to Arundel Close at...

A Certificate of Appreciation has been awarded to the voluntary litter-picking group Vectis Wombles by Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council. Vectis Wombles have recently been carrying out litter picks in Newport litter hot spots including Island Harbour and Downside and...

2 men and a teenager who were arrested in the Aldi carpark in Cowes earlier this week on suspicion of being involved in the supply of drugs have been released from Police custody. As previously reported by Island Echo, officers...

The Isle of Wight Mardi Gras parade will take to the streets of Ryde Town Centre this Saturday (8th July). Over 20 schools and community groups will be taking part in the inclusive and family-friendly parade, which will start at...

A collaboration between 3 of the Island’s arts organisations, with sponsorship and support from influential people in the film industry, is launching a competition for aspiring filmmakers. The launch event and briefing will take place at Ventnor Arts Club at...

Commissioner Donna Jones The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has announced the start of a new contract that is providing independent and specialist support to stalking victims. The Stalking Advocacy and Support Service, run by Stop Domestic Abuse, began...