A campaign led by an Isle of Wight family to assist in early diagnosis of skin cancer has been highlighted in a parliamentary debate led by Island MP Bob Seely this week. The campaign, known as ‘Zoe’s Law’, aims to...

Appley beach will get some more beach huts and Appley Tower a fresh renovation after grant money was unlocked following the approval of the request to lease the tower. Renovative works to the tower had been touted for some time...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (16th December 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 5777 £100.00 8574 £100.00 12228 £100.00 16011 £100.00 13912 £100.00 4231 £100.00 6941 £100.00 3308 £100.00 3342 £100.00 1670 £100.00 11343

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...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. "We are traveling to the Island this Christmas to be with my parents. "We live in Hamburg and...

Police and ambulance crews are in attendance at a road traffic incident in Yarmouth this evening (Thursday) that has seen a car collide with 2 pedestrians. Officers were called to the scene on River Road  at 17:10. The incident occurred...

Entries for the 2023 Sandown Sprint are already almost completely full, with more than 90 cars already signed up and ready to blast it along Culver Parade in March of next year. Some 90 machines and their drivers have applied...

Due to the strong winds and heavy rain forecast for this Sunday (18th December), organisers have reluctantly decided to cancel Mountbatten’s festive-themed ‘Jingle All The Way’ event. Mountbatten Chief Executive Nigel Hartley has said: “While we were looking forward to...

Pan Together - the charity which exists to support and provide a community hub for the residents of East Newport - has received an award from the Island's High Sheriff, Kay Marriott JP in recognition of 'great and valuable services...