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A grant of £7000 has been given to an Isle of Wight organisation to help armed forces veterans visit local schools and care homes and share their stories as part of a project called 'afterWARds'. After the ceremony to raise...

Ryde-based karting company, WightKarting, has announced that they have invested in expanding their fleet of karts specifically designed for the 12 – 15 year age group. The 270cc bright orange karts have been designed by Sodi to specifically suit the...

Were you born on the Isle of Wight between January 1989 and February 1990? If so, you are probably part of the David Hide Asthma and Allergy Centre’s internationally renowned research study, and they are calling on you to get...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are currently recruiting retained firefighters for the Bembridge, Sandown, Shanklin, Freshwater, Yarmouth and East Cowes areas.  The men and women who work as on-call firefighters provide the Island's retained duty system (RDS),...

Preparatory steps are to begin this week for a new scheme to restore access to Undercliff Drive, St Lawrence. Following detailed work by the Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads to agree a concept and design for a scheme,...

The Isle of Wight Council's planning service is to bring in a number of changes to the way it works, aimed at improving efficiency, bringing it in line with modern work practices and reducing costs. Following a successful trial with...

A discarded cigarette that was not properly stubbed out caused a mattress to catch fire and spread to the roof of a building at the centre of a blaze in Ryde yesterday (Sunday), Island Echo understands. As previously reported, the Isle of Wight Fire...

Hovertravel is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and is asking for customers, staff and fans to send in their best memories of Hovertravel. To say thank you for these contributions, Hovertravel is announcing a Golden Commemorative  Charter on 4th...

A scriptwriter from the Isle of Wight has been shortlisted for a national scriptwriting competition. Ricky Santos, 28, was chosen as one of eight shortlisted entrants in National Accident Helpline’s Creating Waves competition. The contest, which is designed to highlight some of...

Saturday saw the 2015 Be Your Best Rock Challenge Southern Final take place at Portsmouth Guildhall, with an Island school sailing through to the national finals. The spectacular show was a true testament to the hard work dedication and commitment...