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An investigation into the circumstances which led to severe flooding in parts of the Island this summer has been launched by the Isle of Wight Council. As previously reported by Island Echo, flash floods in July and August led to...

This week we've got everything from ships to spiders in Readers' Gallery. Can you spot your photo? Another beautiful view on the Island, very blustery Military road ~ Photo credit Sue All calm in Ryde Marina Ryde Marina ~ Photo...

The redevelopment of the derelict Folly Works site in Whippingham has taken a step closer, with work set to begin on the creation of an improved access road off Beatrice Avenue. It was in 2016 that planning permission was granted...

Residents living on a quiet residential road in Binstead have seen their vehicles subjected to vandalism over the past week, with around 10 cars sustaining damage. Cars parked on Binstead Lodge Road have had wing mirrors knocked off on 2...

Hampshire Constabulary has revealed details of some of the latest online and telephone scams that have been reported in the region. Recently, many of us may have found ourselves spending more time online – whether that be socialising or purchasing...

A banner calling for the Isle of Wight Council to stop the Ryde Interchange development has been taken down by the local town council. Removed yesterday (Wednesday), the banner said ‘save our garden and public toilet’ and asked for those...

Traditionally across the month of October, in line with International Older Person’s Day on 1st, Age Friendly Island (AFI) have organised the Celebrating Age Festival (CAF), working with organisations and local communities to run a diverse range of events. This...

Southern Vectis has announced a large number of service cancellations affecting its routes 1, 5 and 9 today (Friday). The operator has alluded that the cancellations are due to a shortage of drivers, with a higher than normal number of...

Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, working with Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight councils, has successfully secured £648,755 of funding from the Home Office to tackle violence against women and girls. The funding comes as part of the...

Isle of Wight Council Cabinet members are being asked to consider plans for the local authority to start a full public consultation on the future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School. Pupil numbers at the school have fallen steadily over...