Not reinstating Undercliff Drive, which collapsed nearly 10 years ago, has been 'the worst thing' a councillor has seen during his tenure on the Isle of Wight Council. Undercliff Drive, between Niton and St Lawrence, has been shut since February...

A bank in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s county town wants to put spikes on its roof to stop people climbing on it. HSBC, on the corner of St James Street and Pyle Street, in Newport, is seeking...

The Island Life Craft Brewery is getting closer to opening its 1st public location on Clarence Road in East Cowes. As previously reported by Island Echo, a licence was approved earlier in the year for the craft ale brewery to...

A long-standing councillor has taken on the challenge of becoming the new Conservative group leader on the Isle of Wight Council. Councillor Clare Mosdell is the group’s 3rd leader in 4 months, following the resignation of Councillor Suzie Ellis from...

A councillor has slammed the Isle of Wight Council and the Government for not doing enough to save the iconic Military Road after plans to shore up a section were refused last week. Cllr Nick Stuart, the representative for Brighstone,...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (27th October 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 4718 £100.00 17710 £100.00 9458 £100.00 6566 £100.00 17653 £100.00 3857 £100.00 17870 £100.00 12201 £100.00 12507 £100.00 4186 £100.00 8827

2 Isle of Wight housing providers have reaffirmed their commitment to build a major affordable housing development on the edge of Newport. New plans have recently been unveiled by Captiva Homes and Sovereign Network Group to develop Acorn Farm, on...

The future of a scheme that supports Isle of Wight businesses is looking uncertain. Town, parish and community councils are being asked to financially support the Wight Gift Card (WGC) to keep it going. The WGC was introduced by the...

A popular Isle of Wight camping and caravan park is looking to sell alcohol at its shop. The owners of Stoats Farm, on Weston Lane, in Totland are applying to the Isle of Wight Council for an alcohol licence. It...

'Pupils are keen and enthusiastic in lessons and want to learn' are the glowing words in an Ofsted inspection which helped an Isle of Wight primary school keep its ‘Good’ rating. Haylands Primary School, on the outskirts of Ryde, was...