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A public health partnership between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been given the go-ahead to continue for another 2 years. The 2 councils have been sharing resources, expertise and a director since the partnership started in 2019. Before...

A Cowes man who used to work as a mental health support worker has admitted punching a police officer in the face and will be sentenced next month. Martin D'Arcy, 53, of Arctic Road in Cowes, pleaded guilty to assaulting...

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 - 12th March 2023 "Should we not be supporting Island goods? "How come the...

Emergency, urgent and critical care will be prioritised by the NHS this week as strike action by junior doctors across the South East causes major disruption to services. Industrial action by junior doctors part of the BMA and the HCSA...

A man who was seen turning around in a road before clipping cones and road signs was found to be under the influence of drugs at the time, a court has heard. Kristian Dixon, 49, of Monkton Street in Ryde,...

Strike action has been announced on the South Western Railway (SWR) network, but not here on the Island. Across the South, strikes will take place affecting train services on Thursday (16th March) and Saturday (18th March) but services on the...

According to the latest polling, most Islanders are supportive of the green emphasis of most major political parties. In answer to the question "does the Government spend too much time on green issues?", it is estimated that 29% of Isle...

Monday 27th February – Friday 3rd March 2023 • Craig Leslie Peter Carey, 36, of Crossway in Bembridge pleaded guilty to sending a communication/article of an indecent/offensive nature and breaching a non-molestation order. He was made subject to an 18-month community...

The latest NHS Staff Survey results show that the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has seen many positive areas of improvement over the past 12 months. Highlights from this year’s survey indicate that people who work at the Trust feel...

L-R: Tanya Steele (WWF UK), Beccy Speight (RSPB) and Hilary McGrady (National Trust). Photo: Megan Taylor In their 1st major campaign together, the National Trust, the RSPB and WWF are urging everyone in society to come together to halt the...