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Beryl has welcomed the latest announcement from the Government on the future of e-scooter legislation - which could see e-scooters become legal on the UK's roads. The Government said that the Transport Bill, which was announced during Tuesday’s Queen’s Speech,...

Isle of Wight-based Global data intelligence service, VesselsValue, is driving forward its expansion plans after securing a £4million funding package from Lombard. Headquartered in Ryde, the business launched more than a decade ago to provide insights and analysis on the...

Sandown Beach has been awarded a prestigious Blue Flag Award for the second year running, ahead of what is hoped to be a gloriously sunny and busy Summer season. This internationally recognised accreditation has been awarded in recognition of the...

Taxi fares on the Isle of Wight WILL become even more expensive on 1st June with a 2-mile journey increasing by at least £1.10. The Isle of Wight Council approved the increase on Thursday night after months of deliberation and...

The owners of a popular roadside milk shop have released CCTV images showing a person allegedly stealing an honesty box from the establishment late last night (Thursday). Cameras have captured the moment the hooded individual entered Cowes Milk, located on...

Hampshire Constabulary is appealing for any type of firearm and ammunition to be surrendered in a bid to make the local community safer. The force is holding a 2-week amnesty of firearms and ammunition between Thursday 12th May and Sunday...

A seal, squirrel and even a snake feature in this week's Readers' Gallery - and of course bluebells! We love seeing all of the photographs submitted each week and we enjoy being able to share these with the Island Echo...

A bin strike on the Isle of Wight - possibly as soon as June - is 'almost certain’ to go ahead as Amey don't plan to enter negotiations. GMB union has confirmed that they are balloting their members who are...

Campaigners are looking forward to Chillerton and Rookley Primary School flourishing again now that the axe has been lifted from over it. The Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet member for children’s education, Councillor Debbie Andre, announced earlier this week that...

Police on the Isle of Wight are making enquiries to locate a male who climbed over a barbed wire gate on Brading Marshes before then allowing his dog to disturb a number of birds' nests. Hampshire Constabulary say that they...