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An eyesore in Shanklin will be sold by the Isle of Wight Council to make way for the ‘Island’s first’ apart-hotel and a climbing wall. The decision was made at the council’s cabinet meeting on Monday in private due to...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th June 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11033 £100.00 17022 £100.00 15305 £100.00 1350 £100.00 7895 £100.00 12054 £100.00 8104 £100.00 704 £100.00 15699 £100.00 4602 £100.00 12978

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...

Prisoners at HMP Isle of Wight, who said they suffered physical and psychological harm after a major fire broke out 7 years ago, have received a pay-out after taking legal action against the Ministry of Justice. The matter was due...

The Island’s RSPCA has called on Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely for support in ensuring a new animal welfare bill is passed by Government. The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill is draft legislation about the welfare of certain kept...

Millions of viewers of the BBC's One Show watched Professor Ben Garrod visit the Dinosaur Isle Museum in Sandown on Wednesday night, accompanied by a group of children from Brighstone Primary School.  Professor Garrod joined the youngsters in the museum...

This article contains photographs which some viewers may find offensive The discovery of a deceased dolphin on the beach at Binstead led to a call out for Coastguards yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Island Echo was contacted by a member of the...

2 Isle of Wight businesses have won regional awards in their respective categories at the 2022 Muddy Stilettos Awards. Medina Books in Cowes won best bookshop in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, whilst Seaview Art Gallery in Seaview won best...

Former stunt performer turned fundraiser, Eddie Kidd OBE, has celebrated his 63rd birthday on the Isle of Wight this week - and was treated to a special surprise singsong from a cohort of Armed Police officers. Whilst enjoying the sun...

A hotel in Shanklin is to feature on the famous Channel 5 show 'The Hotel Inspector' tonight (Thursday) at 21:00. The Gracellie Hotel on Hope Road in Shanklin has been owned by current bosses Philip and Kelly, who are father...