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An iconic landmark in Ryde has been guaranteed a safe future thanks to a Heritage Lottery grant. Natural Enterprise, working in partnership with Ryde Town and Isle of Wight Councils, have secured funding to restore the historic Appley Tower to...

The Isle of Wight Council insists there are enough childcare places on the Island to provide for youngsters — despite what parents say.  In a report, it has been revealed the Council thought there would be less requirement for statutory...

Healthwatch Isle of Wight has submitted evidence to a parliamentary inquiry on NHS dentistry, highlighting the significant problems that many Island residents have in finding an NHS dentist and getting the treatment they desperately need. The Government Health and Social...

A Ryde man charged with 4 sexual offences, including attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, has seen his case sent straight up to the Crown Court. Michael Shuttleworth, 29, of Oak Vale in Oakfield, appeared before the...

The Isle of Wight Festival has today (Thursday) added Brooke Combe, CMAT, Jamie Webster, Joesef, LF System, Lottery Winners, Lovejoy, Peter Hook & the Light, Plastic Mermaids and Sabrina Carpenter to the stellar 2023 line-up. They join headliners Pulp, George...

A Ventnor man who made hundreds of nuisance calls to the coroner's office and emergency services about the death of his late wife has avoided jail. Paul Sainsbury, 68, of Leeson Road in Ventnor, appeared before Magistrates for sentencing last...

A man who was caught drug driving twice within 24 hours has been handed a 3-year driving ban. James Murcell, 44, of Canning Court in Newport, pleaded guilty to 2x drug driving when he appeared before the Isle of Wight...

The price of a standard 1st class stamp is to rise by 15p at the start of April, Royal Mail has confirmed. From Monday 3rd April, standard stamp prices will increase by up to 15% with the price of a...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 10th March 2023 "Dear Keith Greenfield, "We have met; on Ryde Pier during...

Damaged sewerage infrastructure is said to be the likely cause of a void that was discovered in Quay Street in Newport on Sunday evening. As previously reported by Island Echo, a 12ft wide void was found under the road when...