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Wightlink is once again supporting the Island’s veterans and serving military personnel by offering complimentary foot passenger travel across the Solent during the Remembrance period. From Saturday 8th November to Wednesday 12th November 2025, all current and former members of...

A refreshed 5-year strategy to improve the lives of young carers on the Isle of Wight has been officially launched. The Young Carers Strategy 2025-2030 builds on progress made since 2019 and sets out a clear vision: to ensure every...

Ventnor residents are being encouraged to take part in a special transport consultation event next week as the Isle of Wight Council continues to shape its new 15-year Local Transport Plan. A public drop-in session will take place at Salisbury...

After more than 3 months of restrictions, Southern Water has officially lifted the hosepipe ban across the Isle of Wight. The ban, which was introduced on 21st July amid record dry weather, has been removed following improved reservoir levels and...

A section of St George’s Way in Newport, between Coppins Bridge and the Matalan Roundabout, will be reduced to a single southbound lane for the next 4 weeks, to allow the replacement of fence panels. As the safety fencing is...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (31st October 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 1689 £100.00 17627 £100.00 18404 £100.00 17370 £100.00 1757 £100.00 18303 £100.00 17763 £100.00 16982 £100.00 6988 £100.00 16192 £100.00 5650

The death of a woman in her 50s, which was initially treated as suspicious, leading to the arrest of a man, was caused by the consumption of a cocktail of prescription medication, an inquest has concluded. 57-year-old Joanne Clarke, formerly...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

The former Ryde Theatre could be partially redeveloped into new housing, with pre-application advice already sought for up to 18 new homes. The early day proposal has come to light as part of a newly published update to the Island...

In the second in our series of Halloween Heritage, Island Echo tells the tragic tale of Elizabeth Ruffin, who is said to haunt Carisbrooke Castle's well house. The ancient well at Carisbrooke Castle, now known for its donkeys, once witnessed...