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Both Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer in Newport have applied to the Isle of Wight Council to extend the permitted hours in which lorries can make deliveries to each store. During the COVID pandemic, the Government has relaxed a number...

A new countryside award in memory of the late Bob Edney was launched recently at Fort Victoria Country Park. Bob Edney worked as a countryside officer for the Isle of Wight Council for more than 39 years before he died...

Repairs to the seawall and railings at Cowes, severely damaged in last week's storms, will begin this week. Engineers were on site early on Thursday morning to make the area safe and assess the damage left in the wake of...

Monday 11th October – Friday 15th October 2021 • Lachen Connor Downs, 23, of New close in Thorley, pleaded guilty to assault by beating and criminal damage, as well as admitting breaching a suspended sentence. He was made subject to...

Jollyes, the national pet retail chain which has a store in Newport, is offering animal lovers a dream opportunity as it recruits 150 young people to work in its stores nationwide. It is looking for staff who will gain a...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced its initial overview of a 10 Point Plan for Building Back Greener in the Solent, setting out priority areas of opportunity to take the Solent to Net Zero by 2050. Playing a...

A decision on whether to approve a Motor Race Order submitted to the Isle of Wight Council by Isle of Wight Road Races won't be made until early next year, it has been confirmed. As previously reported by Island Echo,...

Hit MTV programme, Catfish, which helps people entangled in long term online relationships, is on the lookout for Islanders to take part in the show. The show, produced by Viacom International, is looking for Islanders who have never had a...

A plumber who was caught cultivating cannabis was also arrested for drink driving when Police forced entry to his house in Newport, the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court has heard. Darren Fletcher, 37, of Hunnyhill in Newport, appeared before the...

A former Isle of Wight-based Hampshire Constabulary officer has announced his plans to stand down from his role of Police Federation Chair next year. John Apter, who was previously a Roads Collision Investigator, has held the role for 3-and-a-half years...