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Isle of Wight council tax bills look set to rise by up to nearly 4% again next year - the eighth year in a row council tax will rise on the Island. Launching its public budget consultation, the Isle of...

A 'sex ban' is in force for couples living apart in both Tier 2 and 3 areas across England as they're still unable to mingle indoors, but luckily the Isle of Wight has escaped such restraints. With the Island in...

Light up the Wight has returned for 2020, bringing you the extra cheer and joy you deserve after such a challenging year. This year sees a total of 26 entries on the map including a number of new displays such...

This is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 23rd November - Friday 27th October 2020   • Robert Alain Church, 32, of Steephill Road, Shanklin admitted breaching the community...

The Isle of Wight Council has today (Wednesday) announced a major scheme to provide £15 food vouchers each week for all in need this Christmas, with the aim of no child going hungry. The initiative will support vulnerable children and...

Expansion plans have been announced for an Isle of Wight special school. St George's School, on Watergate Road in Newport, is set to benefit from a £860,000 funding boost from the Isle of Wight Council. The cash injection will allow the...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has spoken about the vaccine clearance announced by the government today (Wednesday). As previously reported by Island Echo, the Government has confirmed that the first COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use within the...

The Footprint Trust has teamed up with the Isle of Wight Council to help householders on the Island make the homes warmer and cheaper to heat. The charity is concerned that many households this winter will be making choices between...

Although retail outlets across the Island can re-open from today (Wednesday), Claire's on Newport High Street won't be as it has been announced the shop is now permanently closed. Claire's has been providing jewellery and accessories for young women, teens,...

Belgrave Road in Ventnor, which partially collapsed back in January of this year, is likely to remain closed for another 12 months, it has been announced. Further detailed ground investigations are to be undertaken to confirm the cause of the...