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The Isle of Wight Council has processed payments totalling £23.6 million to more than 1,940 Island businesses eligible for vital government grant support - but over 800 businesses who have already given the Council their bank details are still waiting....

A plot of land and a mixed residential and commercial building on the Island are poised to go under the virtual hammer in Clive Emson’s spring auction. An access track and 2 parcels of land near Newport and an investment...

20-year-old Jay Pearson has been charged with indecent exposure and 2 other offences following an incident in Ryde on Saturday night. Police were called to the area of Ryde Bus Station when concerned members of public called 999 to report...

The Government has been unable to say when children will return to school as normal, but confirm that there are currently no plans to open schools over the Summer Holidays. Schools across the Isle of Wight have been closed for...

The 80’s introduced the Hot Hatchback, the 90’s welcomed the People Carrier, the 00’s saw an explosion of City Cars. In the twenteen’s, buyers fell in love with the crossover SUV, and that craze continues. When Mazda announced a new...

The Isle of Wight Council will receive a share of £1.6billion in additional funding as the coronavirus pandemic continues, the Local Government Secretary has announced this week. This extra money takes the total given to councils to help their communities...

Superintendent Sarah Jackson, District Commander for the Isle of Wight, has written a letter to inform and reassure Islanders about the ongoing efforts by Hampshire Constabulary during this time of crisis. In her letter, Supt. Sarah Jackson has said: "Firstly,...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is extending the support it provides to those most vulnerable by expanding the eligibility of its Priority Services Register to include customers at increased risk of severe illness during the coronavirus pandemic. A dedicated...

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after a Police car was the target of an attack outside St Mary's Hospital this morning (Saturday). Officers were making enquiries at the hospital in Newport when NHS staff saw...

Today the government has launched a public health campaign that will not reach you. It won’t reach you because the government has not included independently owned community news publishers like Island Echo in its campaign. The All in, All together...