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In a welcome boost for developers, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed plans that will see the automatic extension until April 2021 of all planning permissions and listed building consents that are due to lapse...

Another car has been damaged in Ventnor overnight with vandals spray painting a 4-letter expletive on the bonnet. As previously reported by Island Echo, local resident Jane Percival has been left counting the cost of damage caused to her VW...

The Isle of Wight's Safety Advisory Group, which includes representatives from the council and emergency services, says that it cannot support The Great Wonderfest event at this present time. Despite almost every major event on the isle of Wight being...

Another week goes by with some cracking photos sent in by our readers! Our submissions form has been playing havoc again this week. As such some photos never reached us. We are working to resolve this but in the meantime,...

Isle of Wight developer Captiva Homes is set to submit its plans for 475 new homes, new community facilities and a landscaped public open space in Ryde. Following a public consultation, revised plans were ready to submit 3 months ago...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed the news that 5 Isle of Wight organisations are set to receive a share of nearly £100,000 to help with their plans to tackle loneliness. The money – which comes from the...

A historic, 2-storey watchtower overlooking the Western Solent is due to be demolished. A demolition application has been made to the Isle of Wight with plans for the wrecking balls to move in from 9th July. The steel and reinforced...

Additional sailings are being reintroduced by Wightlink to meet an increased demand on its flagship Fishbourne to Portsmouth route. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has provided a lifeline service to and from the Isle of Wight, ensuring supplies can...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has praised the Island's NHS and care home staff in parliament and has highlighted the need for more financial support for local NHS services – part of his ‘Island Deal’. During a health debate...

A coronavirus concession that gave elderly residents free bus travel before 09:30 will come to an end next week. Islanders with concessionary bus passes can usually enjoy free travel between 09:30 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and all day at...