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Diverse Marine has announced that it has completed the purchase of the freehold of Medina Yard and Medina Village from the Peter Harrison Trust. This site represents 12 acres of waterfront at Cowes on the Isle of Wight, part of...

Vandals have once again caused damage to toilets in Ryde resulting in the closure of 2 of the men's cubicles at the Eastern Garden toilet block. The incident took place over the weekend at the toilets on the Esplanade near...

Motorists are to face more than 10 weeks of travel disruption on the Sandown to Shanklin corridor from next week due to the erection of temporary traffic lights at Skew Bridge. It has been confirmed that from Monday (17th October),...

The former Conservative group leader at the Isle of Wight Council has resigned as a councillor after becoming ‘disillusioned by politics and politicians, nationally and locally’. Steve Hastings, the now-former ward councillor for Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet, has said he...

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...