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Children across the Isle of Wight are set to benefit from a new initiative aimed at improving speech, language and communication skills in schools and early years settings. The Isle of Wight Council’s Virtual School has invested in a set...

A bid to build a ‘high-quality’ 4-bedroom house on ‘undeveloped land’ off Pallance Road has moved one step further. Planners have approved Jennifer Porter and Gerry Shaw’s outline application for a self-build chalet bungalow with a new vehicle access in...

Ryde Town Council has announced £20,000 of brand new funding along with a brand new strategic partnership for the Ryde Information and Support Service (RISS). RISS is going from strength to strength with the increased funding ensuring the service will...

Affordable ferries, wider powers for the Isle of Wight Council and millions of pounds of extra funding are some of newly elected council leader Phil Jordan’s most pressing priorities. Speaking out following last week's knife-edge leadership vote, the head of...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is calling for urgent action to scrap Part 3 of the Government’s draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill, warning it poses the biggest threat to environmental protections in a generation. The Trust says...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has revealed that its financial support has seen a large section of Newport’s high street buildings restored, transforming the look and feel for residents and visitors alike. The Isle of Wight Council’s Planning Enforcement Strategy...

64-year-old Terry Lewis has been jailed for 17 months after firing an air rifle during a row with his neighbours over loud music. Lewis, of no fixed abode but previously of New Road in Brading, was found guilty of possessing...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 20th May 2025 "On the issue of struggling tourism, I don’t believe it’s...

A closed barbers on Shanklin High Street will become a new tattoo studio. Officers have accepted Duane Sibbick’s planning application for a change of use of 52B High Street, Shanklin. The property was previously home to Cassanova Barbers. Submitted plans...

Van Mossel Esplanade has announced the sale of a rare and iconic Volvo P1800 ES from 1972 - with a £2,000 donation to Mountbatten pledged. Finished in the original Sun Yellow (colour code 107), this 2-door station wagon - 1...