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WightFibre has joined the isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership (IWASP), an organisation created locally when Trading Standards joined forces with the Police, Fire and Rescue, Age Friendly Island and Citizens Advice Bureau. The Charter is for organisations to work...

It's that time of the year again when it is all eyes to the skies as the Isle of Wight takes part in the traditional November celebrations! Island Echo has compiled a list of firework and bonfire events due to...

Bob Seely MP has today (Tuesday) released the letter he has written to the Prime Minister setting out the details of what he thinks should be in an Island Deal. The Isle of Wight MP’s letter consists of an evidence-based...

An innovative allotment project is giving young people who have experienced a life in care, care leavers and disabled children an opportunity to grow their own produce and understand where food comes from. The plot at Ventnor’s St Boniface allotments...

Newport & Carisbrooke Parish Council has voted to change their name to Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council in order to better reflect their role. Councils at this tier of local government are free to call themselves, Parish, Town, Village, Neighbourhood...

The Isle of Wight Council has clarified its position over the proposed consultation on Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) after inaccurate reporting led to public outrage last week. Notice of a delegated decision was issued on Friday morning advising of...

For tourism businesses across the South East the wait is over - the finalists in the 2019/20 Beautiful South Awards have been chosen, with a number of Isle of Wight businesses shortlisted and commended. This year saw a near-record number...

Burger King have submitted a planning application to the local Council to install signage for their first Isle of Wight fast food outlet. The opening of the most anticipated takeaway on the Island seems to be getting closer, although an...

The British Red Cross will cease to offer its first aid services at events and festivals across the UK at the end of March 2020, it has been announced. Charity bosses have said that providing such services costs the Red...

Brightbulb Design, the Island's leading, multi-award winning creative and design studio, has today (Monday) announced a further major expansion to the business with the opening of a new dedicated London office in Dalston, Hackney. The new office is a strategic...