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Those travelling to and from the Isle of Wight by train will face disruption tomorrow (Sunday) due to engineering works in Portsmouth. All lines in the Portsmouth area will be closed throughout Sunday, meaning lengthy journey times for passengers hoping...

More than 8 out of every 10 patients questioned rated as ‘good’ their experience of their GP practice on the Isle of Wight. GP practices on the Island in general received higher approval ratings from patients than the national average...

The Isle of Wight Council is objecting to the controversial proposals to introduce a 'clean air zone' in Southampton, forcing drivers to pay to enter the city. It is feared that coach companies will simply go elsewhere if they are...

Fans heading to the Eklectica music festival today (Saturday) will be disappointed to hear that The Noisettes have cancelled tonight’s performance due to sickness. The show must go on, so the team at Eklectica have announced that they will instead be...

2 Wetherspoon pubs on the Isle of Wight will cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5% next Thursday (13th September). Fowlers & Co. in Union Street, Ryde and The Man in the Moon in St James Street,...

8 months of roadworks are set to begin in Shanklin in just 10 days' time, with further details now released about the schedule of disruption for local residents and motorists alike. As first reported by Island Echo last week, those...

Police on the Isle of Wight have arrested 2 men following a suspicious cold calling incident in East Cowes. On Tuesday (4th September), a man aged in his 70s received a telephone call at his Sylvan Avenue home stating that...

The Isle of Wight Liftshare community has now launched on the Island. The tailored scheme, set up for businesses and residents, aims to improve accessibility to employment and other services, reduce travel costs and minimise local congestion. It is completely...

Police on the Isle of Wight are on the hunt for 2 men who they would like to speak to in connection with counterfeit £50 notes. On Monday 27th August, 4 reports were received of people using fake notes in...

A new centre combining information, advice and guidance services will open in Newport later this year. Help services provided by Citizens Advice and Age UK (Isle of Wight) will move across the road from the current Isle Help centre in...