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The Isle of Wight Council is on track to open schools for all students in September — and is trying to calm parents’ worries about sending their children back. Following the government’s announcement that pupils in all year groups will...

Southern Vectis is to start its Shanklin Shuttle bus route from this weekend, with the town’s famous lift currently unable to run.  The bus operator has been working with Isle of Wight Council to introduce the service, which will transport...

Police on the Isle of Wight will only intervene as a last resort to enforce the law over wearing face coverings in shops. Police superintendent for the Isle of Wight, Sarah Jackson, told the Isle of Wight Council Health and...

With the end of the academic year upon us, the promise of some seriously sunny weather and the return of a more social way of life after months of lockdown, there’s definitely a lot to be happy about right now....

Another week goes by with more great photographs sent into the Island Echo Readers' Gallery. Cruise ships at Sandown. Photo by Katie brown Wasp spider at Newtown. Photo by Linda Belcher Vole. Photo by Jane Holland Viper bugloss at Brook....

Those living in Brading are being warned about the presence of dirty needles in the town after a 2-year-old boy picked one up in a memorial garden earlier today (Friday). A local parent has said she is 'furious' at the...

The boss of UK Oil and Gas (UKOG) says he is ‘surprised’ by the Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely’s objection to oil drilling plans — having met him last year to discuss the plans. In a letter to Mr...

The Southampton division of Barratt Homes has announced three new carbon emissions targets as part of its drive to become the country’s leading national sustainable housebuilder. By 2040, Barratt will become a net zero emissions business covering all of its...

Isle of Wight Council staff and services have received national recognition after being shortlisted in this year's Municipal Journal Achievement Awards. The council has been shortlisted for 2 awards — Digital Transformation and Senior Leadership Team — and commended in a further 2 categories...

Work to adjust and resurface the footbridge at Gully Road in Seaview has been completed ahead of schedule. The popular footpath connecting the Nettlestone estate to Seagrove Bay has now re-opened to pedestrians. Work was needed because the parapet walls...