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Isle of Wight Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Victor Lawrence, has been recognised for his support to staff in training.  Dr Lawrence supports Podiatry students - the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases...

The 'Red Funnel Night Rider and Runner' mountain bike and trail running challenge in support of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust will return to the Isle of Wight on Saturday 6th May, it has been announced. It follows the fantastic...

Island Roads is nearing the end of a comprehensive programme to replace nearly 400 traffic Island bollards across the Island. The new bollards use the latest in reflective technology so do not need to be illuminated. This means they are...

Works to replace the temporary bridge link to the Shanklin Cliff Lift are well underway, with plans to re-open the fully refurbished lift in May, just in time for the main Summer holiday season. As reported by Island Echo last...

Lake's popular indoor trampoline park, Islejump, has gone on the market for just under £500,000. The indoor attraction situated at Spithead Business Centre in Lake opened at the end of 2015 and remains the only business of its kind on...

The Island's very own Monkey Haven has been revealed as a finalist in VisitEngland's Awards for Excellence 2017, the most prestigious accolades in English tourism. The Awards, now in their 28th year, recognise and congratulate those businesses and individuals from across...

Northern parts of the Isle of Wight have now been designated as ‘high risk areas’ for avian flu, meaning fully netted outside areas, pens, cages and aviaries must be used. On 28th February avian flu disease control measures were amended...

Co-wheels, the UK’s only independent national car club operator, now has its entire Isle of Wight fleet of hybrid and low emission vehicles on the Island, with a total of 10 vehicles now available to book in 5 key locations...

The Chancellor of Exchequer, Philip Hammond MP, yesterday (Wednesday) presented his budget which has been welcomed by the Island's MP, Andrew Turner. 3 key announcements on business rates, social care and the NHS bring good news for the Island says...

Steven and his wife Abi on holiday before the injury UPDATED: A Newport man's life has been changed forever after being sent home from St Mary's Hospital without a vital scan, meaning a severe spinal condition went undiagnosed resulting in permanent damage....