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Administrators are already looking to sell Island Harbour Marina just days after the controlling company of the popular commercial marina went into administration. As previously reported by Island Echo, the appointment of Stephen Lancaster of Lucas Ross as administrator was...

It's a somewhat quieter Readers' Gallery this week in light of the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We look forward to seeing new submissions next week! Freshwater Bay showing the calm before the storm - Photo by...

The trial of a man who denied twice breaching a restraining order against an Isle of Wight Councillor has been pushed back until December after he didn't show up for his court case. Simon Wheeler, 56, of Albany Road in...

Demolition work has started on the derelict former Polars residential care home on Staplers Road. In recent months, calls have been received from the community and nearby neighbours for the building to be tidied up and made safe, with some...

Motorists will face 3 months of travel disruption from next week as Southern Water replaces an aging water pipe on the main road into Newport - Fairlee Road. From Tuesday, Southern Water will be carrying out renewal works on a...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (16th September 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 1316 £100.00 7309 £100.00 12566 £100.00 15269 £100.00 13367 £100.00 16248 £100.00 14907 £100.00 12062 £100.00 11395 £100.00 15751 £100.00 12511

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...

A Bembridge man has been handed an interim driving disqualification after failing to provide an evidential specimen, despite indicating positive for multiple drugs at the roadside. Craig Carey, 35, of Crossway in Bembridge, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a...

Isle of Wight housebuilders have welcomed the next steps a crucial planning strategy is taking, but have criticised councillors who say the Island does not need more housing. Bosses at Captiva Homes, one of the Island’s biggest developers and behind...

A week ago today (Thursday) saw the announcement of the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a declaration that rocked the whole nation and one which saw a domino effect on many planned major events including the final...