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The Isle of Wight Lottery has announced that Katharine Dancy has won £10,000 in the latest big winter draw.

Long waits for GP appointments, ‘difficult’ access to mental health crisis support and the cost and quality of care at some dental practices are key issues facing Islanders, a watchdog has found.

Premier in Shanklin High Street has been handed a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 following a recent inspection by Environmental Health officers, with the report citing serious failings in food safety, labelling and temperature control.

A total of 100 Winter Survival Kits are being rolled out across the Isle of Wight to support those facing homelessness this winter, thanks to a new initiative by Mindset Bros. Each kit includes more than 20 essential items such...

AD: Ryde Tandoori - the Isle of Wight’s longest-established Indian restaurant - is celebrating after being awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating, cementing its reputation for excellence in both cuisine and cleanliness.

A desperate call from St Helens Fort summoned Dr Charles Kaula into a raging storm to save a lighthouse keeper’s life on 12th December 1955 - 70 years ago today.

Ryde School pupils have been crowned national school quiz champions for the second year running.

A project seeking to enhance Ventnor Botanic Garden's has drawn criticism from a local council.

Island Echo’s official Christmas lights competition, Light up the Wight, will be featured on BBC’s The One Show TONIGHT (Friday).

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th December 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 10015 £100.00 10763 £100.00 17993 £100.00 3830 £100.00 5249 £100.00 13961 £100.00 18113 £100.00 18107 £100.00 10658 £100.00 6061 £100.00 7037