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Gritters will be treating the Island's road network overnight with hail, sleet and possibly even snow expected between now and Tuesday morning. According to forecasters at IW Met Service, showery outbreaks of rain are expected as tonight progresses with the...

Work to install wire netting over the terraced area between Belgrave Road and Esplanade Road in Ventnor has progressed well this weekend. The Isle of Wight Council says that contractors faced 'challenging conditions' whilst carrying out the work following this...

Isle of Wight GP surgeries are being urged to sign up for training to help them to become 'dementia friendly' practices. The Dementia Awareness Partnership (DAP), based on the Isle of Wight, is delivering training sessions to raise awareness of...

The Isle of Wight Council say that there has been no significant change to the movement of the collapsing wall at Belgrave Road, Ventnor in the past 48 hours - or any additional threat to properties in the affected area...

A Year 5 student was found to be carrying a kitchen knife in their school bag at a primary school in Newport this morning (Friday), prompting a letter to be sent to parents warning them to remain vigilant.  Concerned children...

It's the second to last Friday of January and we have been inundated once again this week, here are some of the best shots sent to Island Echo over the week.  Remember, if you want to be included you must...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he is seeking answers to serious incidents recorded at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust in 2018 and 2019. The figures – which have been published by HSJ following a Freedom of Information...

A major scheme by Island Roads to strengthen a bridge near Godshill is to begin on Monday (27th January) for up to 4 weeks, resulting in changes to Southern Vectis' Route 2 and 3 buses. A full road closure is...

HMS Queen Elizabeth will set sail from Portsmouth later this morning (Friday) to conduct the first UK trials with the brand new F-35 fighter jet. The Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier will leave Portsmouth Harbour at around 11:150 before heading...

The Island Tea & Coffee Co. has been awarded SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval) accreditation for their coffee beans, opening up a whole host of new opportunities. SALSA accreditation has been designed specifically with small producers in mind that are...