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Sky customers across the Isle of Wight are being hampered by Broadband and Talk connectivity problems for the second day running. The frustrating situation began yesterday with a number of Islanders from different towns and villages reporting issues connecting to...

With a drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Southern Co-Op is harnessing technology developed by motor racing engineers and putting it to use in its fridges. Southern Co-op is rolling out the technology in 5 retail stores on the Isle...

The Isle of Wight Council is still unable to provide a timescale as to when the troubled Floating Bridge will return to service. The local authority has made moves to reassure residents that they are working closely with contractors to...

The long-awaited Isle of Wight Walking Festival, which runs from 9th-22nd October, has released its first 50 walks to be enjoyed by all this Autumn. Boasting miles of winding footpaths through beautiful coast and countryside, the Isle of Wight is...

The Isle of Wight Council will meet to decide on whether or not to support a bid for Newport - the Island's county town - to become a city. As previously reported by Island Echo, Newport could throw its hat...

The Isle of Wight Council has put forward its new ‘planning bible’ to try to sort out the Island’s housing crisis. The draft Island Planning Strategy (IPS) paves the way for developers, the public and the planning authority for the next...

A self-employed painter and decorator who was found to be sipping from a can of cider whilst parked in a layby in Chale has kept his licence - just. Stephen Ward, 57, of Melbourne Street in Newport appeared before the...

Plans have been unveiled for 130 homes on Camp Road, in Freshwater — 8 years after a previous attempt for 8 homes was rejected. Developers have gone back to the drawing board and brought forward a new scheme that they...

A man wanted in connection with a rape investigation, who goaded Police by commenting on their Facebook page, has been arrested. Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that a 40-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of rape and harassment. It comes...

A Bembridge woman has received treatment for a bite to her hand after both she and her dog were attacked by a German Shepherd earlier this week. The incident took place during a dog walk on Forelands Beach on the...