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The staggering amount it costs the Isle of Wight Council to remove seaweed from Ventnor Harbour has risen once again. The authority has put the 18% increase down to the rise in costs witnessed across all council contracts but it...

A Government task force has said there is a lack of strong vision preventing the transformation of Sandown High Street. It has also slammed the Isle of Wight Council’s policy for dealing with dilapidated heritage buildings in the town and...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (30th September 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 405 £100.00 12585 £100.00 14306 £100.00 12029 £100.00 17448 £100.00 15861 £100.00 16327 £100.00 1007 £100.00 7179 £100.00 8955 £100.00 9931...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 29th September 2022 "I am a daily commuter to and from the Isle...

The Royal Hotel in Ventnor, one of the Isle of Wight’s best-known and most respected hotels, has announced an innovative new restaurant concept, Se7en, that features a uniquely curated 7-course tasting menu. Se7en is a new contemporary dining experience for...

Increased local control of planning decisions, a move away from national government targets, increased protection of our local environment and the creation of more affordable housing are some of the many ‘wins’ that will be delivered if the Full Council...

Isle of Wight manufacturer Datum Electronics has been shortlisted for 3 Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Maritime UK Solent Awards in the Innovation, Clean Maritime Innovator of the Year and Employer of the Year categories. Datum is 1 of only...

UKSA is reporting an increase of more than 50% in the number of students receiving funding for its Superyacht Cadetship course when compared to the average across the last 5 years. For its 2022 intake, the Isle of Wight-based charity,...

8 new committee members are being sought by the Isle of Wight Council for the new UNESCO Biosphere Steering Committee, which is due to meet for the first time in November. The new members will play a vital role in...