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The Isle of Wight Council is set to spend £142,000 on installing digital signs to warn motorists when the Cowes Floating Bridge is out of action. Motorists are currently alerted to the frequent suspension of the Floating Bridge by means...

The public feeling against the proposed gravel extraction quarry at Palmers Farm in Wootton is now clear to see as ‘STOP the gravel extraction’ signs have appeared along the controversial proposed access route in recent weeks. Wootton, Whippingham and Arreton...

A criminal case against a 76-year-old Ryde man accused of a string of historic child sex offences, some dating back 48 years, failed to make it to court as the defendant died ahead of his appearance. Ian Dell, of Corbett...

Concerns over a lack of policing in Island villages and towns have been addressed by Hampshire Constabulary. At meetings of Northwood Parish and Cowes Town councils earlier this month, questions over the Island’s policing system and responsiveness were raised. Councillors...

More than 1,000 children across the Island have been offered places at secondary schools today (Tuesday). Today is National Offer Day when children up and down the country learn which secondary school they will attend for the 2022/23 academic year....

Protected woodland on the border of Cowes and Gurnard has been ‘absolutely obliterated’ without the consent of one of its owners, it has emerged.. As previously reported by Island Echo, trees and vegetation behind Princes’ Esplanade and Egypt Esplanade were...

Approval could be given for the first step in controversial changes to Ryde Esplanade later tonight (Tuesday), on the same day that concerns have been raised about a dramatic change to another element of the scheme. As part of the...

Several parcels of land on and around Perowne Way in Sandown, which includes grassed areas, pavements and roads, are to go under the hammer at auction next month. The land - which adds up to around 5 acres in total...

Out of date food, risk of cross-contamination and numerous issues with paperwork has led to the Old Village Inn in Bembridge receiving a 'Major Improvement Necessary' rating from food hygiene inspectors. The Isle of Wight Council's Environmental Health team paid...

Members of 18 local parish, town and community councils met with representatives from the Isle of Wight Council and local housing providers last week to discuss how they can work together to increase the supply of affordable housing on the...