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Island residents are being asked to complete a short survey about their thoughts on local crime priorities for the Island. The online survey has been launched today (Monday) by the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and seeks views...

Gioia Minghella-Giddens has been sworn in as the Island’s new High Sheriff today (Monday) in an ancient ceremony presided over by HH Judge Ralls QC. The ceremony took place at Northwood House, Cowes earlier today in the presence of the...

Food establishments failing to meet hygiene standards risk prosecution, the Isle of Wight Council has warned. The local authority is reminding all businesses serving food to ensure their procedures are in place and implemented. It follows a recent case at...

Southern Vectis is showing its support for local athletes by providing them with bus travel across the Isle of Wight.  The bus firm is backing 6 young sportsmen and women for future success by signing up to the Talented Athlete...

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes Southampton - which incorporates the Isle of Wight - has received the maximum 5 star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey. The number of stars awarded is based on responses...

People with dementia and their carers living on the Isle of Wight can now get extra help to remain living at home, thanks to a new grant. Age UK Isle of Wight has been awarded £2,500 by Foundations Independent Living...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault which took place in Newport during the early hours of Sunday morning. At around 00:15 on Sunday 1st April, an altercation took place between a group of people on...

Police are alerting Islanders to a scam in which a number of people are being contacted by someone fraudulently claiming to be from HMRC. Hampshire Constabulary say that 3 people have reported receiving the telephone calls, but Island Echo understands that...

Plans for a code of practice and independent regulator to oversee private rented and leasehold property agents has been welcomed by Island MP Bob Seely. Criminal prosecutions for those who practice in the industry while banned are also part of...

The latest Isle of Wight public footpath to benefit from improvements is now in use by the public. Public footpath R55, which runs between Great Preston Road and the bridleway adjacent to the railway line in Ryde, was recently upgraded thanks to...