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Can you help make Christmas special for thousands of less-fortunate children on the Isle of Wight this year? The Isle of Wight Radio Christmas Toy Appeal launches today (Friday) - and it needs your support! Sadly, there are thousands of...

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...

Isle of Wight bus company Southern Vectis is celebrating once again this week after parent company Go South Coast was named UK Bus Operator of the Year for the second time in a row.  Scooping 3 top accolades in this year’s UK...

Banksy's auction shredder prank was simulated on stage by an ex-Robot Wars judge to an entertained audience at the inaugural Digital Disrupt event last week. Held at Cowes Yacht Haven after the Isle of Wight Council's more formal Digital Island...

The Isle of Wight Council have unanimously voted to reconsider the proposed changes to parking charges in Ryde. As previously reported by Island Echo, the Council announced at the end of October that as part of the 2019/2020 Budget they...

With Christmas fast approaching Isle of Wight Trading Standards are warning consumers to take added precautions when shopping online. As huge numbers of bargain-hunters prepare to log on for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the hope of bagging a...

A joint operation involving Hampshire Constabulary and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) resulted in no less than 44 vehicles being taken off the Isle of Wight's roads last week. Unlicensed, uninsured and untaxed vehicles were targeted during the...

The popular Electric Woods events, held at Robin Hill twice a year, have been awarded not 1 but 2 titles in the Day Out With The Kids (DOWTK) Family Favourites Awards 2018. Up against other attractions across the country, the...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust celebrated its 10th Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday with a special event at Northwood House, Cowes. The evening saw 170 guests in attendance, including Level 42 frontman Mark King, Island MP Bob Seely, Lady Sally...

Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight specialist, have launched their RED HOT Black Friday offer giving you 25% off any cross-Solent vehicle ferry journey between 1st December 2018 and 4th November 2019! The special offer is valid for up to 7...