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Scoot Ferries, the Island's new cross-Solent travel operator, have unexpectedly cancelled all of their sailings on all routes today (Saturday). An announcement was made by the company via Twitter at 11:00 which stated they had 'some very unfestive news' that their...

Island Roads’ newest district responder is proving an inspiration to others as he works his way up the career ladder. James Coleman, who has progressed from apprentice to his current role in just 2 years, has been addressing young Islanders...

Islejump, the Isle of Wight's newest attraction and the only indoor trampoline park, is to open its doors to the public for the first time tomorrow (Saturday). The 10,000 sq ft attraction at Spithead Business Centre in Lake features 40 interconnecting...

The Island's MP, Andrew Turner, was one of dozens of Members of Parliament to back the 'Save Our Supplements' campaign at a meeting in the Palace of Westminster this week. The campaign, run by Newport West Councillor, Chris Whitehouse, is...

More than 18,600 homes and businesses in mainly rural areas of the Isle of Wight now have access to faster fibre broadband speeds as a result of the Island’s rural broadband project. Combined with the 51,000 premises with access via...

Visit Isle of Wight has joined forces with National Express to sell tickets at its Visitor Centre, based at The Guildhall in Newport. Funded by Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) and the Isle of Wight Council through a successful grant...

UPDATED: Sheep specially made to encourage drivers to slow down, which disappeared from the Long Lane Christmas Lights display in Newport, have been found at Island Roads after the Isle of Wight Council 'ordered their removal'. Terry Ramplin, who has...

Some 212 more Islanders were out of work in November compared to October, figures reveal. Last month a total of 1,537 Isle of Wight residents aged 16-64 were on the unemployment benefit Jobseekers Allowance. That is a rise of 212...

DEFRA are warning of moderate to high air pollution levels across large parts of the South of England today (Thursday) as a cloud of dust from the Sahara makes its way towards the UK. Those who suffer from Asthma are likely...

There have been a number of burglaries across the Island as Christmas fast approaches and Island residents are being reminded to take precautions.  As previously reported by Island Echo, a property on Gaggerhill Lane in Brighstone was targeted on Saturday...