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More than 5,400 people on the Isle of Wight are benefiting from tailored Universal Credit support, the latest figures show. New data released this week revealed that more than 2.8 million people are receiving Universal Credit across the country – an increase of...

The Isle of Wight's Wendy Lohse will compete in the final of the LACA School Chef of the Year 2020 next month. The 2020 national final will take place on Thursday 5th March at Stratford upon Avon College in Warwickshire...

Ending the benefits freeze won’t stop families facing the choice between heating and eating, warns Citizens Advice Isle of Wight. In 2019, the charity was contacted by 227 people from the Island who needed help with both income-related and debt issues....

Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat has been awarded a grant of £15,116 from the Department for Transport. This grant will help the charity to make modifications to their new Atlantic 75 boat, which is currently under construction. The money will...

Plans to update dog and alcohol controls across the Island go out to consultation today (Wednesday). New legislation means the Isle of Wight Council and police officers will be gaining new powers to control antisocial behaviour - such as drinking...

Consultant Physician in Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Dr Victor Lawrence, has been awarded an Honorary Citation from the College of Podiatry. Dr Lawrence, who is based at St Mary’s Hospital, will receive 1 of 2 prestigious awards given by the...

Island Roads has announced Daisy Chains IW as its chosen charity for 2020. Island Roads' employees will focus this year’s fundraising activities on helping the charity which supports Island children with a disability, long-term health need or life-limiting condition. Founded...

Subscribers to the Isle of Wight Council’s garden waste kerbside collection service can now renew their subscription online with direct debit. The council's green garden waste collection service has been refreshed to offer customers the option of a new direct...

35-year-old Matthew Newton has been banned from driving for 6 months after crashing his car and fleeing the scene of the incident on the outskirts of Ryde back in November. As previously reported by Island Echo, Police were called to...

Red Funnel has announced the appointment of Leanna Lakes as its new Operations Director with immediate effect. Leanna is a Master Mariner with over 20 years’ experience in the industry at both a national and international level. She joins Red...