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The Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with Amey, is calling on Isle of Wight residents to recycle more plastic, especially bottles. This follows a recent study by the University of California, which found that humans have created more than...

The Isle of Wight's very own Earl's RDA has won ‘Best Stout in the United Kingdom’ at the World Beer Awards.  Earl's RDA is a rich, dark ale made with crystal and chocolate malts along with roasted barley. Claire Bennett...

The closure of bank branches across the Isle of Wight has prompted the Federation of Small Businesses to speak out about the negative effect it has on footfall, particularly in tourist hotspots. Earlier this month it was announced that Barclays...

Hovertravel have been forced to make amendments to their early morning timetable on Wednesday due to the arrival of HMS Queen Elizabeth to her home port of Portsmouth. As reported by Island Echo yesterday evening, the new aircraft carrier will...

Ryde Harbour has now re-opened to visiting vessels following last Wednesday's boat fire. Contractors and the Harbour Master have been working hard over the past few days to clear not only the burnt out wreckage, but litres of oil that...

Freshwater residents and businesses are to be given the chance to learn more about a major forthcoming scheme to improve Avenue Road in Freshwater. The entire section of Avenue Road and a section of High Street is shortly to be...

The new operators of Island Line say they are keen to work with Islanders and stakeholders to ensure a viable future on a sustainable footing for the Island's railway network. First MTR take over the South West rail franchise from...

James Nigel Coleman from Sandown has received £6,000 compensation in settlement of a medical negligence claim against the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. In March 2016, the 37-year-old postman and keen amateur pianist cut the middle finger of his right hand...

The Isle of Wight Council’s new administration has made a commitment to review the ‘Island Plan’ as part of their manifesto and this process has now begun. The Core Strategy (locally known as the ‘Island Plan’) was originally adopted in...

Families gathered beside the seaside in Bembridge yesterday (Saturday) for the annual Bembridge RNLI Open Day. Raising awareness and funds for the life-saving charity was a key theme of the event, as well as providing vital safety advice to the...