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VIDEO: The number of complaints of animal cruelty investigated by the RSPCA on the Isle of Wight increased by 3.1% in 2016, figures released today (Wednesday) reveal. Last year the RSPCA investigated 330 cases of cruelty across the Island, a rise of 10...

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have issued a plea for people to take more care around the coast and to respect the water, as figures reveal almost 200 people were rescued in the waters surrounding the Isle of Wight...

The Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, backed unanimously by his Executive, has today (Wednesday) made it clear that the option of naming the new Cowes Floating Bridge 'Floaty McFloat Face' is definitely still an option. As previously reported...

The Island's MP, Andrew Turner has said he is pleased that the franchise awarding process of the South Western rail franchise, which includes Island Line, is over.  As reported by Island Echo yesterday (Monday), the Government have announced that a...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Council’s Lead Member for Children’s Services is demanding answers about funding for Sandown Bay Academy and suggesting the current sponsors, Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), should be replaced. At a recent meeting of the Attainment and...

It’s that time of the year again when Healthwatch Isle of Wight are strongly urging Isle of Wight residents to complete their priority survey. The survey consists of a list of the top 20 most common health or care themes...

Ryde School is planning to build a new boarding house and sports pitch in the school's grounds off Queens Road in Ryde within the next 18 months, it has been announced. The proposal is for a boarding house to accommodate...

The Isle of Wight 2017 annual recycling and waste services booklet will arrive on people’s doorsteps from this week. Following feedback in the annual recycling and waste services survey, the booklet has been updated to include a clearer list of what...

The Island's household waste recycling centres are operating to their usual Summer opening hours from today (Monday). Lynnbottom at Briddlesford Road, Downend is now open 7 days a week - including bank holidays - between 07:00-20:00. Afton Marsh in Freshwater is open 3 days...

The annual Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group awards were held on Friday, recognising excellence in health service commissioning and primary care across the Isle of Wight. Commissioners, GPs, practice nurses and other practice staff came together at Cowes Yacht Haven...