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Isle of Wight families who are struggling to afford food and fuel will get extra help over the autumn and winter months thanks to the 'connect4communities' programme — led by the Isle of Wight Council. Financed by the £1.1 million...

The Island's emergency services came together for one of the largest training exercises in recent years on Tuesday night, simulating 2 cars colliding and going over a cliff in the dark with multiple casualties.  The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service...

Coroner Caroline Sumeray The long wait bereaved families are facing for an inquest to be heard on the Isle of Wight has been criticised by a concerned councillor. Councillor Clare Mosdell raised the ‘significant service issues’ in the Coroner’s Office...

A flats scheme in Ryde is back before planners despite no changes being made since it was rejected 2 years ago. A block of 6 flats on Nelson Street is set to be demolished if planning permission is approved for...

Tens of thousands of low income households will get a cash boost as higher Universal Credit payments land in bank accounts for the first time. As announced in the Autumn Budget, the taper rate – the amount that a person’s...

Light up the Wight is back! The official Christmas lights map and competition, brought to you by Island Echo and sponsored by Southern Vectis, has returned for 2021, bringing extra festive cheer to the Isle of Wight. An amazing 37...

Monday 22nd November – Friday 26th November 2021 • Michael Davis, 47, of Atherley Road in Shanklin, was found guilty of drug driving. He was given a 12-month driving disqualification, fined £120 and ordered to pay £620 costs with a...

Thousands of COVID-19 boosters will be available on the Isle of Wight this weekend thanks to mobile vaccinations, starting in Sandown tomorrow morning (Thursday). As the NHS works at extreme pace to jab even more people as part of the...

Native cattle are being reintroduced at 2 former quarry sites on the Isle of Wight as part of a new rewilding project to create richer habitats for wildlife. A small herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle are now grazing at St...

The Waterside Community Trust is today (Wednesday) celebrating 10 years since it took over the running of the Waterside Pool in Ryde after the community facility was faced with closure. Built as an outdoor pool with a paddling pool and...