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37-year-old Thomas Ward has been slapped with a 12-month ban and a £120 fine after being caught drug driving, prompted by an incident in which he allegedly ran over a man's foot.  Ward, of Hunts Road in St Lawrence, appeared...

There were plenty of signs that Spring had sprung, but then the Island welcomed the arrival of Storm Eunice - as captured by Island Echo readers! Bit windy at freshwater bay Freshwater bay ~ Photo credit Oliver Glanville ~ Photo...

Cllr Phil Jordan ‘Contractual obligations’ are causing the Isle of Wight Council to reintroduce the use of a controversial chemical weedkiller, however, it will continue to try to find a sustainable alternative. Vice-chair of the Isle of Wight Green Party,...

An interim chief executive of the Isle of Wight Council has been officially appointed following the announcement that the current top boss was moving on after 6 years at the helm. Earlier this month John Metcalfe, the current chief executive,...

A temporary 30mph speed limit is to be imposed in and around Blackwater next month to enable Openreach to undertake utility works in the area. From 21:00 on Monday 7th March until the morning of Thursday 10th March, motorists will...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (25th February 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15502 £100.00 10761 £100.00 15603 £100.00 10260 £100.00 4988 £100.00 6193 £100.00 3336 £100.00 10592 £100.00 16984 £100.00 17024 £100.00 12269

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...

Monday 14th February – Friday 18th February 2022 • William Cantelo, 21, of Trinity Church Lane, Cowes was found guilty of drink driving (91). He was banned from driving for 24 months and ordered to complete a 12-month community order...

Isle of Wight foodies can now discover their next favourite local restaurant, takeaway, or food delivery service with the new DineWight app, which has launched for the first time this week. The DineWight app shows all restaurants nearby, not just...

A greater choice of fresh food and wider aisles await Aldi shoppers as it is confirmed both Isle of Wight stores will be closed over the next few weeks to facilitate a major refurbishment. The Cowes store on Three Gates...