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Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy suffered injuries to his face after an being assaulted in Wroxall last week.

More than 70 women gathered at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes on Wednesday evening for the launch of Island Women, a new monthly series celebrating the stories and achievements of women connected to the Isle of Wight.

Residents and road users in Binstead are reminded that Island Roads will return to complete its highway improvement work on the main road next month.

Controversial government SEND proposals have been slated as “dangerous” and “budget cuts dressed up as being good for kids”.

Plans for ‘much-needed’ toilet and shower facilities at a 19th-century barracks in East Cowes have been criticised as ‘intrusive’ by an Isle of Wight councillor.

Strings Bar & Venue on the Isle of Wight has launched a new Club Membership scheme, with the first event set to feature a live performance and Q&A with renowned drummer Ralph Rolle on Monday 16th March.

The first floor of Shanklin Conservative Club may become a ‘much sought-after’ NHS dental practice catering to around 80 patients per day.

A former Boots store in Sandown could house new residential accommodation - and retain a commercial usage. Nicola Stewart has submitted a prior approval application to install a ground-floor apartment at 107 High Street in Sandown, which is currently vacant....

Police will be better equipped to protect candidates from abuse, intimidation, and violence under new measures announced ahead of the local elections in May.

In our Isle of Wight Pubs series, Island Echo takes a look at Chale, where a handful of inns once served travellers, farmers and scattered communities on the Island’s south coast.