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A bumper selection of 21 lots on the Isle of Wight will feature in the latest regional land and property auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers. Hot on the heels of various Island properties going under the hammer in the May...

A war of words has broken out between Isle of Wight-based DJ Chicane and global hitmaker Calvin Harris over claims that Harris' latest single 'Blessings' is very similar to one of Chicane’s most iconic tracks from the 90s. St Helens-based...

Prolific offender Daniel Kilshaw is back behind bars after breaking into a High Street pharmacy and stealing boxes of prescription medication. It was last Thursday (15th May) that the front door of Day Lewis Pharmacy in Newport was smashed in,...

The Isle of Wight Council's Environment Officer, Davide Fossa, has been praised for his quick thinking after he discovered a wildfire developing in Sandown last week. As first reported by Island Echo, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue...

Island residents are being encouraged to use NHS 111 online and local pharmacies for urgent but non-life-threatening medical needs over the busy Bank Holiday weekend. NHS 111 online is a fast and easy-to-use alternative to calling the NHS 111 phone...

The Maritime Archaeology Trust (MAT) is set to create a major new maritime discovery centre and museum at the former Yarmouth Primary School, following the completion of a long-awaited community-led acquisition. The Yarmouth Community Foundation CIC has now finalised the...

Islanders are being reminded that waste and recycling services will continue as normal despite the forthcoming Late May Bank Holiday. The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that there will be no changes to household waste or recycling collections on...

‘Critical’ repair works are needed to prevent the collapse of a historic stone barn wall within the grounds of Northwood House. The heritage charity has applied for Listed Building Consent to repair stonework on the east elevation of a ‘neglected’...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (23rd May 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 581 £100.00 1736 £100.00 9506 £100.00 5128 £100.00 18249 £100.00 16493 £100.00 17274 £100.00 14905 £100.00 13494 £100.00 178 £100.00 17478

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...