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This page contains details of planning applications submitted to the Isle of Wight Council for which the consultation period commences on or after the Friday of publication. Clicking each link will take you through to the application where planning documents...

The Isle of Wight’s Sandown Bay has been awarded 'Best British Beach' and Bembridge has been crowned 'Best Village' in the nationwide Countryfile awards. The online poll - run by the popular magazine in conjunction with the BBC TV’s Countryfile...

UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co has completed its third and largest vessel for MBNA Thames Clippers, the first Hunt Class Mk3. The 38m Venus Clipper has been built to a 10-month build schedule and is reflective of the increased business...

The Isle of Wight has been chosen to run a pilot project to improve support for residents with communication needs and who use alternative communication methods. The scheme – due to launch later this month - will feature a multi-agency...

The Isle of Wight Council has been urged to ensure future development gives more consideration to using locally-sourced and sustainable materials. Wight Building Materials is leading calls for the emerging new planning blueprint – the Island Planning Strategy – to...

An unannounced inspection of St Mary’s Hospital’s emergency department has led to the Care Quality Commission issuing a Warning Notice to ensure Isle of Wight patients receive the high quality care they deserve. Inspectors visited St Mary's on 21st January this...

Work has finally begun on establishing the foundations of a brand new £10million Premier Inn hotel in Sandown. It was back in December 2015 that Island Echo exclusively reported that the Carlton Hotel would be demolished to make way for the third...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has asked Ministers to look into the 'ferry duopoly' of Wightlink and Red Funnel and the 'most expensive ferry route in the world'. Mr Seely spoke during a parliamentary debate on regional transport infrastructure...

The ferry industry is launching its first ever public ballot for free ferry tickets during Big Ferry Fortnight, which runs from 23rd March to 6th April. As part of this celebration of ferry travel, developed by Discover Ferries, UK and...

St Helens Parish Council have launched their £15,000 toilet renovation project at The Duver. Between now and Easter, the Parish Council will be undertaking work to upgrade the much-used public amenity, which will include the introduction of an accessible tap...