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The Isle of Wight Council continues to offer guidance and support to lsland businesses as lockdown measures are eased. As the government looks to restart the economy, the council's regulatory teams - Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Licensing and Housing -...

The ‘City Car’ is king, and Hyundai has thrown down the gauntlet. Every brand has their own. Just think how many great choices there are; the Ford Ka, Vauxhall Adam, Seat Mii, Skoda Citigo, Vauxhall Viva, Suzuki Alto, Citroen C1,...

JD Wetherspoon has drawn up plans to ensure that its staff and customers are safe before its Isle of Wight pubs re-open - but that is likely to be several weeks away yet. The company, which operates S. Fowlers &...

3 people in Cowes are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Park Road neighbours netted the windfall when PO31 7LZ was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery yesterday (Monday 25th May)....

Bob Seely MP has welcomed the Government’s announcement of £22million to help life-saving health and care charities continue providing support services during the COVID-19 outbreak. Air ambulances, St John Ambulance and mental health, social care, learning disabilities, autism and dementia charities...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is encouraging charities to bid for a share of a £15million fund to support projects which directly benefit disadvantaged women and girls, tackle violence and support their mental health and wellbeing. The fund – known...

A new £8.1 million fund for councils in the South East to support their local high streets to get safely back to business has been announced by High Streets Minister Simon Clarke today (Sunday). To prepare for the reopening of...

Red Funnel say they are extremely proud of the crew of Red Eagle following yesterday's rescue of 2 people in the water off Calshot. As previously reported by Island Echo, Red Eagle launched her rescue boat shortly before 10:00 yesterday...

With this year’s Isle of Wight Festival unable to take place, Sky Arts will ensure festival spirits are high over 12th - 14th June as they air exclusive content from the archives as part of 'Isle of Wight Festival -...

Officers from Newport's Neighbourhood Policing Team are asking for the public's help in identifying Class A drug dealers in the town - and have issued a stark warning to those dealing in the area. Police say they know that individuals...