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Sandown-based The Wildheart Trust has announced the launch of a national campaign that aims to ban a type of cat breeding that causes untold harm and long-term damage to feline species.  The ‘SERVIVAL’ campaign seeks to make the UK one...

The Mayor of East Cowes has resigned, after only 7 months in office, and stepped down from the town council. Michael Paler said he was met with a lack of enthusiasm over projects he brought forward for the council, like...

Coroner Caroline Sumeray A coroner has questioned whether a social care worker with dyslexia, who also 'tired easily', should have been dealing with the mental health records of a care home resident who went on to cut his own throat...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed changes to its services over the festive period, with most operations remaining open until 16:30 on Friday 24th December. Christmas Day and Boxing Day falls over the weekend this year so closure for...

A soldier on leave from the British Army was caught drink driving by Police in East Cowes just 300 yards into his journey to McDonald's drive-thru, a court has heard. George Stevens, 24, who is currently based at Thiepval Barracks...

A Newport man who rolled his car into a field on the outskirts of Ryde - and was later found to have cocaine in his system - has been handed an 18-month driving disqualification.  24-year-old Jamie Wright, of Wellesley Way...

The full details of why Ventnor Winter Gardens received a zero food hygiene rating have been revealed, including mouldy fridges, out of date food and general poor cleanliness. As previously reported by Island Echo, Ventnor Winter Gardens was recently slapped...

Health leaders have issued a fresh plea for more people to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme here on the Isle of Wight as dedicated teams work to ensure everyone receives their booster by 31st December. The appeal follows the Government...

Solent NHS Trust’s Child and Family Services is launching an online portal to help parents and families access information and support during pregnancy, birth and beyond - all written and approved by local health professionals. The digital portal – Family...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has connected with Digital Boost, a free online platform, to provide essential digital advice, skills and guidance to grow small businesses and charities in the region. The government-funded programme offers 1-to-1 expert mentoring support...