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Utilita Energy are set to open a 'hub' in Newport, bringing energy shops back to the High Street. The company, which was founded in 2003, is one of Britain's fastest-growing independent energy suppliers and specialise in smart pay-as-you-go meters. A...

Island primary schoolchildren taking part in a special targeted initiative have achieved a massive 15% improvement in their Key Stage 2 maths performance, provisional figures show. About half of the Island’s primary schools were involved in the project over a...

The Isle of Wight's very own Emily Wild, otherwise known as Emellia, has launched her debut music video today (Friday). Emellia has been featured on Island Echo several times before as her journey has progressed, from the release of her...

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...

The cost of food in the UK continues to rise, but does the postcode lottery apply when it comes to how much we spend on our food? It's actually cheaper to shop on the Isle of Wight than it is...

Planning applications relating to the extension of Nicholson Road industrial estate in Ryde have been submitted by the Isle of Wight Council as part of the Island's regeneration plans. The council intend to create a community-focused workplace incorporating civic services...

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking to offer support and reassurance to the families of 13 residents with learning disabilities who live at Ryde House  - who it’s believed may receive notice from their private provider to leave. The...

Isle of Wight councillors last night (Wednesday) unexpectedly endorsed works due to be carried out at St Mary's Junction in Newport, despite a dedicated meeting about the controversial scheme being held next week. The Full Council endorsed an amendment to...

Government-driven housing targets, which could see almost 10,000 new homes built on the Island over the next 15 years, look set to be challenged by the Isle of Wight Council. The authority intends to prepare an evidence-based case that demonstrates...

Smoking rates across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight remain low as ‘not smoking’ becomes the new norm across the region. Despite smoking rates being lower than ever before - 12.3% on the Isle of Wight - thousands still smoke so...