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8 lots across the Island are among 111 listed in the next Clive Emson auction on 28th July, including what is said to be the oldest building on the Isle of Wight. With a guide price of £550,000+, Rectory Mansion...

The rest of society might be opening up next week but COVID restrictions are set to remain in place at St Mary’s Hospital, meaning visitors will only be welcome in exceptional circumstances. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that society...

The changes proposed for Ryde Esplanade have been dubbed the latest ‘St Mary’s Roundabout’ by an Isle of Wight Councillor. Speaking at a meeting of the Isle of Wight Council’s policy and scrutiny committee for neighbourhoods and regeneration last week,...

Red Funnel has announced that at least 6 sailings on its East Cowes-Southampton route have been cancelled tomorrow (Tuesday). The 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00 crossings from Southampton have been pulled alongside the returns at 13:30, 16:30 and 19:30 from East...

Mystery has been sparked by a plane that has been spotted in a rather unusual location near to Sandown Airport. The vast majority of planes and pilots who frequent the UK's most popular airfield land and park without incident, however,...

The Isle of Wight Council has underlined its commitment to driving up improvements in SEND specialist support on the Island, by announcing expansion plans. Proposals for 2 new resource provisions for children and young people with special educational needs and...

7,290 homes are expected to be built on the Isle of Wight over a 15 year period under a new local planning strategy. As previously reported by Island Echo, the Isle of Wight Council is proposing to lower the housing...

Nearly £100,000 in new funding has been awarded by the Architectural Heritage Fund towards the restoration of 3 of Ryde’s historic buildings. It includes £68,500 to continue the transformation of the former Elizabeth Packs department store into a new cultural...

HRH Prince Michael of Kent will visit the Isle of Wight next week, it has been revealed. Prince Michael will start his visit on Tuesday (20th July) - just a day after coronavirus restrictions are lifted. The Royal will visit...

The Floating Bridge is set to be out of service this evening to allow for planned maintenance. A replacement launch service for foot passengers will be in operation from 18:00 this evening, but will only serve cyclists and foot passengers....