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The much-hoped-for return of the Dotto Train along Ryde seafront has been ruled out as budget pressures hit the town. The trains last ran over 10 years ago in the summer seasons in Ryde, Sandown and Shanklin but were axed...

The Annual General Meeting of the Isle of Wight Green Party earlier this week saw members unanimously pass a resolution to look for 20mph speed limits to be introduced in town centres across the Island. This comes only 2 weeks...

The Isle of Wight's MP, Bob Seely, has responded to the news that the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is to merge with Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust all but in name. As first reported by Island Echo yesterday (Tuesday), the...

Fly-tipping incidents on the Isle of Wight have increased by nearly half (48.6%) since 2019-20, new data has revealed. According to the latest Government data released by Defra, a total of 855 incidents occurred on the Island in 2021-22. Of...

After almost 40 years in business, Eyeland Optical in Newport is being forced to close for good because its owner cannot find another optometrist to take his place. Proprietor Michael Tye says he has no option other than to leave...

3 Isle of Wight locations have been named among areas that are most under threat from coastal erosion by 2100. A report, published by One Home and compiled using research by their climate change specialists, has listed Colwell Bay, Thorness...

A Police investigation into the death of a White-tailed Eagle on the Isle of Wight has found no evidence of unlawful killing, but the exact cause of death has not been ascertained. Hampshire Constabulary were called shortly after 17:00 on...

Students from Isle of Wight secondary school Medina College appeared on the BBC show Countryfile over the weekend. In the episode, presenter Adam Henson visits the school and talks to students about the new iGSCE in agriculture. The course was...

A footpath through the woods at East Cowes Esplanade has been closed due to the appearance of a large crack, which suggests that the land could give way at any moment. Locals are being advised to avoid the area and...

A local businessman facing historic rape allegations dating back to when he was aged between 12 and 17 is to appear in court this morning (Tuesday). Joe Collins, 36, of Atherley Road in Shanklin will appear before Magistrates today charged...