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The future of the proposed ice rink at Smallbrook is in doubt after drainage problems appeared to have halted the plans. It has been a dream to have a functioning ice rink on the Island ever since Ryde Arena closed...

Red Funnel has confirmed that its hi-speed Red Jet service will be operating with just 1 boat until at least Tuesday 8th February. With Red Jet 7 out of action for annual maintenance, the older Red Jet 4 was brought...

To mark the upcoming World Wetlands Day on Wednesday (2nd February), Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust are highlighting the Island's incredible, wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases. Wetland habitats vary from upland peat bogs to valley mires, floodplain meadows to vast...

Mountbatten’s Walk the Wight will return in May and Islanders are being urged to help the iconic event get back to its best. The COVID pandemic has impacted the last 2 walks but it’s hoped this year's event can again...

Island Echo has launched a brand new family announcements section covering births, marriages and deaths across the Isle of Wight. With an ever-growing and far-reaching readership, it is felt that now is the right time to bring a traditional print...

The Isle of Wight Council is starting a programme of work to improve the safety of trees in the Camp Hill area of Newport and at Appley Park in Ryde. Some trees will be cut back, some will be planted,...

A softly, softly approach to planning enforcement is the reason the Isle of Wight Council doesn’t serve many notices, the local authority has claimed. Figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show in the year up to...

Home Instead Isle of Wight has received an overall Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) during its first comprehensive inspection since opening in 2019. The rating of Outstanding is only awarded to the highest quality services with around...

Newport drew away with an in-form Romsey side on the fringes of the promotion race to stay 2nd in Wessex League 1. The Port travelled without 3 key players: Connor Kelly, Aaron Burford, and Josh Younie. Left back Neo Lamb...

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting applications from small voluntary and community groups to help support the mental health and wellbeing of people across the Island. The Public Health Team, in partnership with Mental Health Champion Councillor Michael Lilley...