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As Black Friday approaches, Grace’s Bakery is encouraging Isle of Wight residents to support local businesses first, whether that’s through buying local gifts, sharing posts online, or simply recommending a favourite island business to a friend.

The Footprint Trust is joining forces with National Energy Action (NEA) next week (Wednesday 26th November) to mark Fuel Poverty Awareness Day and highlight the growing number of Isle of Wight households struggling to afford warmth this winter.

A new housing proposal next to Horsebridge Hill will help provide “much-needed homes” for Isle of Wight families, a local councillor has said.

In the first of our new series on Isle of Wight chip shops, Island Echo examines the legacy of Fishy Stevens’ Carisbrooke High Street fish 'n' chip shop.

If you’re hitting the high street, shopping centres, Christmas markets or even surfing the online shops, make sure you only buy safe presents for your loved ones - that's the message from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue...

Robin Hill Adventure Park is set to launch 2026 with mud, laughter and community spirit as it hosts the Robin Hill Mudder Run on Saturday (3rd January).

Plans for a new 2-bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor of a Victorian villa in Ryde have been accepted despite opposition from locals. 

Brave Island has announced the launch of a brand new free creative Zine for 2026, aimed at giving young people on the Isle of Wight a platform to showcase their artistic talent.

An inquest has been opened into the death of a 72-year-old woman who collided with a double-decker bus back in June.

Southern Water has confirmed it will delay controversial plans to close Embankment Road in Bembridge during the run-up to Christmas, with the proposed sewer repairs now postponed until 2026.