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The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has shared a New Year message to Islanders, criticising those not following the COVID rules and stating she fears we will have to live with COVID for years to come - as...

The RSPCA is warning that New Year firework displays could spark fear in animals, with news that a dog in Newport died last month after being startled by fireworks. An online reporting system, set up for the first time this...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that 2,828 customers filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day, compared to 2,700 in 2020. For thousands of customers, filing their tax return on 25th December has become part of their...

Thanks and best wishes have been given to Superintendent Sarah Jackson, who departs as the District Commander of the Isle of Wight. As previously reported by Island Echo, Policing on the Isle of Wight will be headed up by a...

It wasn't a very Merry Christmas for some.. Monday 20th December – Friday 24th December 2021 • Darren Paul Cook, 36, of Cockleton Lane in Gurnard, was given a 4 month prison sentence after pleading guilty to criminal damage, threats...

3 iconic hovercraft that served the Ryde to Southsea route have set sail to their new home - in Indonesia. 'Freedom 90', 'Island Express' and 'Courier' were both owned and operated by Hovertravel, crossing the Solent thousands of times between...

Islanders who are struggling to access lateral flow or PCR COVID tests are being advised to keep checking the Government website, as more and more tests become available every day. The rise in coronavirus cases has seen an increased demand...

A new digital display showing train and bus times in the area has been installed in Shanklin. The screen has been erected on the exterior wall of Shanklin's Performing Arts Centre by South Western Railway, thanks to SWR's Customer and...

The White Horse Inn in Whitwell, said to be the Isle of Wight's oldest pub and quite possibly one of the oldest in the country, has closed its doors but is set to be taken over by new owners from...

Sandown Carnival Association has confirmed that it's annual free fireworks display in the town on New Year's Day (Saturday) will be going ahead. With news that Boris Johnson won't be imposing any new COVID restrictions in 2021, the celebrations will...