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Red Funnel has launched a new travel sponsorship programme for 2023, supporting the talents of Isle of Wight residents. Applications are now open for talented individuals through to small groups living on the Island, who would benefit from sponsored travel...

Royal Mail workers on the Isle of Wight are striking once again today (Thursday) in the continuing row over pay, bringing about disruption to postal services. Those who are part of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have walked out as...

2 well-established and independent East Cowes businesses are hoping to swap shops to keep business booming in the town. In applications to the Isle of Wight Council, Coast to Castle estate agents and Joker Jacks tattoo studio are looking to...

A once-in-a-generation capital investment in NHS services on the Isle of Wight, which includes a £23.7million upgrade of St Mary's Hospital, is about to get underway. Work to improve patient care and outcomes, reduce waiting times and bed occupancy and...

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in Shanklin has been slapped with a 1-star 'major improvement necessary' food hygiene rating after inspectors found out-of-date food, risk of E.Coli cross-contamination and a lack of training amongst staff.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