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Red Funnel and Artemis Technologies have this week demonstrated the e-foiling technology that will underpin the next-generation Red Jet, the build of which is already well underway. The Isle of Wight's first fully electric high-speed ferry is set to enter...

A major decision on the future of the Island’s development strategy will be made at an Extraordinary Full Council meeting next week (Wednesday 28th May). At the heart of the meeting will be the future of the Island Planning Strategy...

It’s official, the world-famous Red Arrows will once again grace the skies above Ryde for this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day, set to take place on Sunday 29th June. After months of tireless effort, negotiations, and generous fundraising,...

Five decorative toilets that appeared at prominent Island locations earlier this week were placed there to highlight a major campaign raising awareness about bowel cancer, it can be revealed. The ‘Your Loo Could Save You’ campaign seeks to make Islanders...

Plans for a new fire station in East Cowes have been hailed as a 'victory for safety in the making' and 'common sense' but local councillor, Karl Love. Councillor Love has welcomed Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue...

A nearly 200-year-old Isle of Wight church could get an upgrade and a more welcoming entrance, significantly improving accessibility, comfort and energy efficiency. Reverend Stephen Daughtery has put forward plans to County Hall for alterations to the existing entrance porch,...

A former Isle of Wight business executive has shared her powerful story of going from earning a six-figure salary to living in her car, as MPs and brain injury experts call for a new statutory ‘Right to Rehab’ to support...

A family-run West Wight farm is bucking the Island-wide trend of dairy decline by launching a new micro dairy - becoming 1 of just 5 remaining dairy farms on the Isle of Wight. Warren Farm, near Alum Bay, has returned to milk...

Councillor Phil Jordan has clung on to his role as Leader of the Isle of Wight Council for another 12 months, thanks to a casting vote by Councillor Ian Dore. At tonight's Full Council meeting, Cllr Jordan was re-elected as...

Poundland look set to close their High Street store in Cowes later this year, Island Echo understands. It is understood that staff were told of the news earlier this week, with the store set to close for the final time at...