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More than 300 arrests have been made across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as part of Operation Limit, our annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign.

Dave Pearce, East 17, Blazin Squad, So Solid Crew and Artful Dodger are among the first acts announced for the Isle of Wight Dance Weekender.

Following the success of the 2025 display, a cheque for a staggering £ has been handed over to Mountbatten Isle of Wight by Ash Lane Christmas Lights.

Island Echo has agreed a new media partnership with Mindset Bros, a community‑focused organisation dedicated to supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing across the Isle of Wight.

As part of the It Takes a Team campaign, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is highlighting the growing role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working alongside GPs and other health professionals supporting patients in the community.

A newly expanded edition of 'Ryde Waterworks, Knighton Memories' has been released, offering a deeper, richly illustrated account of one of Ryde’s most significant heritage sites.

Families in the Pan area of Newport have been left without heating and hot water following a fault with the biomass system serving their properties.

Isle of Wight Pearl has announced the appointment of Mark Wyatt as its new Head Chef at the recently revamped, Pearl Café.

1 of just 2 roads in and out of Bembridge is to close for 3 weeks from Monday (12th January) to allow previously postponed Southern Water works to take place.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (9th January 2026) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9653 £100.00 12062 £100.00 3149 £100.00 14181 £100.00 14820 £100.00 5735 £100.00 2692 £100.00 13400 £100.00 18439 £100.00 7182 £100.00 6088