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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...

Sandown Councillors, Broadway Centre users and police officers have stepped out to support the campaign to stop hate crime. To mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which took place from October 9th-16th, officers from Shanklin Police Station, including PCSO Fiona...

Heritage sites across the Isle of Wight will benefit from Government funding as part of the Culture Recovery Fund. The fund, aimed at boosting econimies across the United Kingdom, is a £35 million pot of money which is being issued...

A 27-year-old pub chef pleaded guilty to driving whilst under the influence of alcohol when he appeared before Magistrates on Tuesday (19th October). Thomas Fry, of Newport Road in Cowes, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court following an...

Readers' Gallery is back for another week and as the days draw in, something stunning can be seen in the sky... Wootton creek gulls feeding Down by Wightlink ferry terminal ~ Photo credit David ford White Tailed Eagle ~ Photo...