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A 7.5 mile section of one of the UK’s best-known and most photographed sections of highway is to be improved in a major scheme by Island Roads. Military Road between Chale and Brook will be improved in a project expected...

Small businesses in the South East are leading the way in preparing for a no-deal Brexit with 2 in 10 small businesses (21%) having started planning, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). FSB’s latest research...

Police have taken a potentially lethal knife off the Island's streets following the discovery of the blade in Newport's Church Litten park today (Tuesday). Local officers made the discovery whilst out patrolling the streets in Newport as part of Operation Varney...

The Isle of Wight's Youth MP, Joe Davies, has announced his resignation from the United Kingdom Youth Parliament. Joe has made his announcement today (Tuesday) through a Youtube video, in which he explains his reasoning for standing down as the...

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed the Government's announcement of a new £3 million programme to reduce ammonia emissions from agriculture in England. The Catchment Sensitive Farming partnership between Defra, the Environment Agency and Natural England will support...

Tougher prison sentences for those who attack emergency service personnel have been welcomed by Island MP Bob Seely. The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill gained Royal Assent last week, as previously reported by Island Echo, and will come into...

The Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival has been axed by organisers, bringing about a devastating blow for the town. Around 30,000 people descend on the West Wight each May for the gathering of classic boats and shore side entertainment, but after...

A noise minimising ‘shoe’ is to be fitted to the Cowes Floating Bridge tomorrow (Wednesday) in the latest round of work to ensure the vessel is working at 'peak performance'. The rubber device, made by Wight Shipyard, will attach to...

65,000 homes and businesses will have access to full fibre by 2021 - that was the message delivered by WightFibre's CEO, John Irvine, during a special ‘Gigabit Island’ briefing event earlier this month. Over 50 specially invited guests including councilors,...

Southern Vectis is marking World Car Free Day - Saturday 22nd September - by offering free travel for youngsters across the Isle of Wight.  Under 17s travelling with a fare paying adult will be able to journey without the need...