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Spreading festive cheer to thousands of local children, this year’s Isle of Wight Radio Christmas Toy Appeal has officially launched this morning (Friday 22nd November). Since its inception 9 years ago, around 20,000 gifts have been donated to less fortunate...

Islanders are being asked to keep an eye out for a missing dog named George, who has run away from a pet sitter's house in Havenstreet whilst his owners are on holiday in Egypt. George was dropped off at the...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (22nd November 2019) are: Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9688 £100.00 14757 £100.00 6404 £100.00 15093 £100.00 754 £100.00 13560 £100.00 1286 £100.00 9063 £100.00 13046 £100.00 13987 £100.00 12505

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. New Applications Application...

Red Funnel is offering an exceptional Black Friday deal that includes a 1/3 off all vehicle ferry travel for trips booked for travel taken between today and 2nd November 2020. Unlike many travel industry deals, this offer has zero black-out...

The Isle of Wight Deer Farm have said that they are patrolling their land and are prepared to shoot any dog that is caught worrying or attacking the herd. Earlier this month, Island Echo reported that 3 deer had been killed...

The dangers faced by wildlife from carelessly discarded fishing tackle is being highlighted by the RSPCA following 2 rescues on the Isle of Wight. The charity recently rescued and rehabilitated 2 gulls on the Island, both of whom who’d found...

Adaptive Engineering Solutions Ltd (AES) have moved to new premises on the outskirts of Newport, enabling the expansion of the local company's services and team. AES has relocated from the Island Innovation Centre at St Cross Business Park to Willow...

The first of the hustings for the General Election on 12th December, which focussed on the issue of Europe, saw only 2 of the 6 candidates present last night (Wednesday). Attending the event at the Riverside Centre in Newport were...

Ryan Kimber, who studied engineering at the Isle of Wight College, was this week named champion at the Association of Colleges (AoC) annual Student of the Year Awards held in Birmingham. The Islander beat off competition from other finalists from...