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In our final article examining those standing for election tomorrow (Thursday 12th December), Island Echo has interviewed the Conservative candidate and current incumbent, Bob Seely. Bob - real name Robert - was educated at Harrow. His family has lived on...

With dark nights upon us, rural areas can provide rich pickings for criminals – so the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is issuing some top tips to help protect homes and property. CLA South East represents thousands of landowners,...

Captain Ian Drummond has been cleared of any wrongdoing following a collision between the Red Funnel ferry and a 32ft motor cruiser on the Solent last year - but is now fighting to get his job back. As previously reported...

Isle of Wight-based company Innovative Physics is celebrating a double win in the inaugural South Coast Tech Awards, which recognise the region’s outstanding tech businesses. The awards, organised by The Business Magazine and hosted by the presenter of BBC TV’s...

Isle of Wight tourism businesses have been recognised for their excellence at the south’s tourism Oscars - The Beautiful South Awards. Working with Tourism South East, the annual awards recognise the very top in the tourism industry, working with experts...

With just 2 days until the country goes to the polls, Island Echo has all the information you need to know ahead of Thursday's General Election. 6 candidates are in the running to become the Island's next MP, all with...

Black Lace Doctor & The Medics, Jive Bunny and Black Lace have been added to the Jack up the Summer line-up for 2020. Organisers of the fun-filled retro festival, which returns in its usual slot on the second weekend in...

In the 5th of our interviews with the candidates seeking to become Member of Parliament for the Isle of Wight this Thursday, Island Echo gave Labour candidate, Richard Quigley, the opportunity to make the case for voting for a Labour...

8 Isle of Wight businesses are up for gongs at the South’s tourism Oscars. Tonight sees the gala ceremony for the Beautiful South Awards, which recognise tourism businesses across the South East of England of the highest standard. Last year,...

In a series of interviews with all candidates standing for Member of Parliament for the Isle of Wight, Island Echo went to the house of pro-fixed link activist, Carl Feeney, who has entered the race to campaign for a ‘freedom...