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A retired highway professional has criticised the Isle of Wight Council over its handling of the Horsebridge Hill roadworks, suggesting that the decision to allow the scheme to proceed with minimal notice may amount to negligence. Kevin Burton, who served...

2 elite parachute display teams will be dropping in - literally - to dazzle the crowds at this year's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day later this month. Back by popular demand -  and making it a hat trick -...

More than 110 people from across the Isle of Wight recently came together for the Together for Children: Collaboration and Partnership Conference. The event focused on how local organisations can work better together to help children and families on the...

Photo: Clive Blount Zoulou, skippered by 84-year-old Peter Cunningham, is the first boat to cross the finish line in this year's Round the Island Race, completing the course in 3hrs, 26mins and 20secs. More than 800 boats gathered at the...

A new project aiming to build a smarter, fairer energy system on the Isle of Wight is asking local residents to share their views through an online survey. The Social Virtual Power Plant (SVPP) is a pioneering initiative that will...

A date for the Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch by-election has been announced following the recent resignation of Councillor Rodney Downer. If it is contested the election will take place on 10th July. The by-election was triggered following the resignation of...

Rookley’s much-valued village Post Office is set to close, triggering a campaign to protect or replace the service. The 'unplanned' closure of the Highwood Farm Shop branch, prompted by the retirement of the long-serving postmaster, marks the end of an...

A diver who was rescued in a major multi-agency operation off the coast of Bembridge last month has spoken to Island Echo of her gratitude to those who saved her - and her determination to dive again. It was on...

The Isle of Wight voted by a margin of of over 2 to 1 to remain in the then European Economic Community (EEC) in the referendum of 6th June 1975. There were 40,837 'Yes' votes as opposed to 17,375 'No'...

Nine Acres Community Primary School has announced the appointment of Rosie McDonald as its new Headteacher. The appointment follows a rigorous selection process undertaken by the Governing Body, with the support and guidance of the Local Authority. Miss McDonald was...