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A tree that has survived 2 World Wars is in danger of being removed if money for a new frame cannot be raised. After it was saved from being felled last year, there is now a renewed appeal to the...

The Isle of Wight Council is urging people to be prepared in case they need to self-isolate as the law now states that people need to self-isolate if they test positive for coronavirus, or are contacted by the test and...

3 people in East Cowes are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The St. Josephs Close neighbours netted the windfall when PO32 6BL was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Friday...

Libraries Week, an annual celebration of Britain's public libraries, takes place from 5th to 10th October and all of the Isle of Wight's public libraries will be open for borrowing and returning books, or using the free computers. Library Week...

29-year-old Reece Chilcott has pleaded guilty to robbing a convenience store in Newport on Boxing Day 2019, as well as possessing an offensive weapon. Chilcott stole £365 in cash from Central Convenience Store at Hunnyhill on 26th December 2019. During...

Red Funnel's booking system is back up and running after a malicious attack on the company earlier this week. As previously reported by Island Echo, the cross-Solent operator was subjected to an attack on its IT systems at some point...

The driver of a van that jumped a red light and crashed into a taxi in Sandown yesterday evening was not under the influence of drink or drugs, according to Police. Officers rushed to The Broadway at around 18:30 as...

As work on Newport's St Mary's junction enters its final phases, the project looks set to be completed on schedule. The next crucial phase of the works, which will replace the St Mary's roundabout with a signal-controlled junction, will start...

After a night of blustery weather, some of the Island's trees have been at the centre of attention this morning (Friday) with road closures being put in place for some.  Blackwater Hollow was closed this morning from its junction with...

The rights of ferry passengers to claim compensation for delayed or cancelled crossings will remain after Brexit, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has confirmed. Currently, compensation is available under European regulation raising concerns that the rights could be lost...