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In light of the decision of several high street banks to close their Cowes branches, a local pub is to install a free cash machine. Next week the new machine will be arriving at The Vectis Tavern, which has stepped in to help...

UPDATED: A controversial planning application to build 80 homes on land at Westridge Farm in Ryde is to go back before the Isle of Wight Council's planning committee tonight (Tuesday). Although the scheme has been recommended for approval by officers,...

Bob Seely, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for the Isle of Wight, has pledged his support for the long-term future of the Island’s railway within the South Western Rail Franchise. Bob recently travelled on Island Line to Shanklin to meet with...

As the days grow longer and the evenings lighter, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is urging people to play safe near power lines and electrical equipment. Children and parents alike are reminded to be aware of the overhead network...

Jon Gilbey has been elected Mayor of Shanklin for a fourth consecutive term, making him what is thought to be the longest serving Mayor in the town's history. The local businessman will now serve Shanklin for a further 12 months,...

Baroness Jenny Jones of Moulsecoomb will visit to Isle of Wight on Wednesday (31st May). Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb joined the House of Lords in 2013, having been chosen for this appointment in a ballot of all Green Party members. She...

A series of recruitment information days are to be held by Ascensos at the Isle of Wight College in June following the announcement of over 400 new jobs for the Isle of Wight. As revealed by Island Echo last Monday,...

Isle of Wight based HTP Apprenticeship College has once again achieved People 1st Gold Accreditation for the outstanding quality of apprenticeship training support it provides to the hospitality industry and wider visitor economy across the country. As part of the assessment...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has welcomed the latest findings of the Care Quality Commission, which includes a 'Good' rating for the Trust's NHS 111 service. The telephone based service, which is part of the Island’s innovative integrated care hub,...

The London African Gospel Choir are to perform a smash hit version of Paul Simon’s 'Graceland' album in full on the main stage of this year's Rhythmtree Festival. The choir is made up of a collective of African singers, musicians...