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The RSPCA has launched its annual Adoptober campaign encouraging prospective pet owners to consider giving a rescued animal a new home as new figures raise concerns that more animals are being relinquished to charities at a time when rehoming has...

Southern Vectis is backing a campaign, launched by the Department for Transport, which is designed to make buses more accessible for those with disabilities.  The ‘Everyone’s Journey’ initiative aims to change people’s behaviour by helping them recognise the challenges faced...

A traditional service marking the beginning of the new law year of the Isle of Wight Courts was held at Newport Minister this morning (Monday) following a short procession of local dignitaries through the town. Organised by the High Sheriff...

Today is World Mental Health Day (Monday 10th October), with a world focus on making mental health and well-being for all a global priority With so much uncertainty across the world and many people feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living...

The Isle of Wight Council is looking to identify more organisations that can help families facing hardship across the Island — calling for them to apply for a place on its list of approved Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme providers....

Campaigners from 'Build a Better Bembridge' say they are pleased that Isle of Wight Councillors paused the progression of the current draft Island Planning Strategy last week. As previously reported by Island Echo, no decision has been made on the...

Official reports examining the severe flooding that affected Binstead, Bembridge and Monktonmead last summer are now available to read online. Flash floods in July and August 2021 led to blocked roads and submerged properties after the Island was hit by...

Police say they have not given up on the Ocean Hotel in Sandown after the courts threw out legal action against its former owner. Hampshire Constabulary has said it will not stop its work to make sure the hotel, on...

To allow essential maintenance of the boarding ramp at their Portsmouth port, Wightlink car ferries to and from the Isle of Wight will use the Portsmouth International Port (PIP) instead of the terminal in Gunwharf Road on Sunday ( 16th...

The Hermit of Culver Cliff In this week’s Secret Isle of Wight, we examine the Culver cliff cave known as Hermit’s Hole and the folklore associated with it. Do you remember the waxwork figure of the hermit from Brading’s now...