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More footpaths used by Newport and Carisbrooke residents and by children accessing local schools could be improved or upgraded if an Isle of Wight Councillor gets his way. Councillor Chris Whitehouse (Conservative, Newport West Ward) worked with Councillor John Hobart...

Solarna, the much-loved male 2-toed Sloth, has sadly died at Amazon World near Apse Heath. Solarna first arrived at the zoo in 2003 and every keeper that had the pleasure to know him fell in love straight away. For the...

Channel View Hotel in Shanklin has been put on the market for the first time in over 30 years through specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co. Comprising of 56 en suite bedrooms, reception area, offices, sun lounge and lounge...

Southern Vectis is continuing to invest in its people with the appointment of a new operations management team. Simon Moye has been appointed operations manager and colleague Ben Bartram will take on the role of assistant operations manager. Their appointments...

New regulations to fine vehicle owners for dropping litter out of cars have been welcomed by the Island’s MP Bob Seely. The Government has also almost doubled the fine from £80 to £150 for littering and wants to include rubbish...

An Isle of Wight councillor has set up his own online survey to help residents comment on the proposals by Isle of Wight Council to re-model the junctions of St Mary's roundabout with Forest Road and Parkhurst Road. Councillor Andrew...

Councillors will next week consider the option of changing school term times on the Isle of Wight, following an extensive consultation with the public. More than 1,800 people (just 1.29% of the Island's population) responded to the recent survey which asked...

Island households will be asked to contribute an extra 3% in council tax from April to help care for vulnerable adults and the elderly. As previously reported by Island Echo, council tax on the Isle of Wight is to increase...

A scientific analysis of a fungus which is said to be killing the Umbrella Tree in East Cowes is to be carried out to determine once and for all if the tree could pose a risk to members of the...

The Isle of Wight's first Slug & Lettuce bar is to open in Newport on Sunday 25th February, it has been confirmed. The Slug & Lettuce brand began life in London in 1984 and has grown to include over 70...