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A training exercise involving specialist firearms officers from both sides of the Solent was held on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday. More than 20 officers were involved in the exercise, which saw convoys of unmarked vehicles travelling around to...

Island Roads say that public feedback on changes to weeding across the Isle of Wight has been 'very positive', despite many residents now complaining about the number of weeds visible on the streets. In recent weeks complaints have been made...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (2nd July 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 16986 £100.00 4037 £100.00 16877 £100.00 7918 £100.00 14104 £100.00 10066 £100.00 17049 £100.00 4511 £100.00 12785 £100.00 3565 £100.00 11079

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Application No: 21/00624/HOU...

7 in 10 people on the Isle of Wight have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. As Covid cases continue to rise on the Island and nationally, the vaccine rollout has continued with 2,397 more first and second...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. A petition has been launched in relation to the regeneration of Ryde Esplanade - https://www.change.org/p/the-isle-of-wight-council-should-follow-their-own-planning-process-when-changing-ryde-esplanade. Letter to the...

Islanders who are considered to be the most vulnerable to COVID-19 could start receiving a third 'booster' COVID-19 vaccination from September, it has been announced. The Department of Health has said that interim guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination...

An Isle of Wight sailing and training charity has announced the appointment of a new director. UKSA, a leading maritime training, and education charity has appointed Amy Sweeting as Director of Development & Fundraising to provide leadership and direction on...

Islanders in Ryde and the surrounding areas may be able to catch a glimpse of a rare sight later this afternoon (Thursday), as the Goodyear blimp travels across the South Coast. The iconic airship will be making the journey as...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust will survey young Islanders about their mental health through the month of July as part of an ambitious Island-wide project to understand the mental health needs, experiences and views of young Islanders. Following on...