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A Newport taxi driver who previously operated as Mustis Taxis is appealing the Isle of Wight Council’s decision to refuse him a hackney carriage licence. The authority refused the application of Mustafa Zengin to be able to drive a taxi...

Marks & Spencer is looking to vary a condition on its planning permission, which is now nearly 30 years old. The Newport-based supermarket is seeking permission from the Isle of Wight Council to keep its delivery gate, on Medina Avenue,...

The Brunswick Hotel in Shanklin has been slapped with a 1-star 'major improvement necessary' food hygiene rating after inspectors found out-of-date food, risk of E.Coli cross-contamination and a lack of training amongst staff. Environmental Health inspectors from the Isle of...

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 October 2022 "I am very concerned that Island Road has closed off...

A new round of grant funding will support community-based schemes and activities that help to promote mental well-being and prevent mental ill health on the Island. The Isle of Wight Council announced a further £50,000 will be made available through...

Improvement works at Newport's Costa Coffee are progressing well, with confirmation that the store will re-open next weekend. The outlet at St James' Square closed earlier this month to allow for the UK's fastest-growing coffee shop chain to improve the...

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has a new President in Jonathan Thornton, the managing director of PC Consultants, who was formally sworn into the role last week. It was at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting at the New...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice on how to stay safe in your home with the '5Cs'. Below is a list of safety tips that the service believes will help keep you and your...

A former Sandown restaurant could become a holiday flat after an 18-month hunt failed to find a new business tenant. The Surfside Diner fronts both Sandown Esplanade and the High Street, and sits next to the derelict Esplanade Hotel, but...

Two Saints, a charity behind plans to create a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) for homeless people on Avenue Road in Sandown, have said they are to proceed as planned despite concerns of local residents.  As first reported by Island...