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A renewed programme targeting the relationship between parents has been launched on the Isle of Wight. The Supporting Parent Relationships programme is the Island’s commitment to reducing conflict between parents — whether they are together or separated. Life is particularly...

There are no plans to close leisure centres to help the Isle of Wight Council balance the books, despite fears to the contrary being made public in November. That was the message from the leisure services lead cabinet member of...

On the day of the World Cup Quarter Final between England and France, Island Echo recalls the last occasion the French attempted to conquer the Isle of Wight in 1545. France has had a long history of attacking the Isle...

A Newport man who drove home drunk after consuming 8 pints whilst watching England v Iran in the football World Cup at the pub has been handed a driving ban. Benjamin Burnett, 21, of The Finches in Gunville, pleaded guilty...

Supermarket chain Asda has issued recalls for 3 of its Mince Pie packs from the Extra Special range amid fears that they contain pieces of plastic. The recall was issued yesterday evening (Thursday) as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned...

As 2022 winds down, we bring you another gallery of amazing photos from Island Echo's talented readers! Sun rise Bowcombe vally ~ Photo credit Andy Borrer ~ Photo credit Miss Lisa Valerie Charman Red squirrel trail Alverstone ~ Photo credit...

Fears of rising sea levels are nothing new - a newspaper report dated 9th December 1904 expressed the anxiety of Freshwater residents concerning the serious encroachments of the sea.  The newspaper report from the Lichfield Mercury claimed that the sea...

Hurt and angry Yarmouth residents have said they feel utterly let down over the loss of the town's school building. Children and staff at Yarmouth CE Primary School are expected to move out this month and head to their new...

Southern Water has said that it requires another 2 weeks to complete sewage works at Binstead, which is causing an annoying diversion for local motorists. A section of Newnham Lane that connects Binstead to Havenstreet has been closed since the...

Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely. Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is preparing an amendment to a bill in Parliament to deprive the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their Royal titles so that they will in future be...