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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...

The new chair of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council, Vix Lowthion, has said it's an 'incredible honour' to be elected at such an 'exciting' time in local government. Taking over from Councillor Martin Oliver at NCCC’s annual meeting, Councillor Vix...

The Isle of Wight Council has made a U-turn on a decision to cut funding for Isle of Wight community pantries, described as fantastic news for those dependent on them. Household Support Fund 7 (HSF) investment worth £295,000 has been...

A controversial Isle of Wight house conversion bid has resurfaced, a little over 2 weeks after previous plans were withdrawn. Plan Research has submitted a new planning application to County Hall for a conversion within Hurstleigh – a large villa-style...

Stylish eco-lodges, a sympathetic planting scheme and the rescue of dilapidated railway carriages have been proposed as remedies for a seaside beauty spot in the East Wight, dubbed a ‘bombsite’. Andrew Palmer, Director of Duver Enterprises, was centre stage at...

The Isle of Wight Council has announced the appointment of a new Director of Public Health who will lead the Island’s Public Health service as it transitions to a fully independent model. Following a national recruitment process, Kate Harvey has...

Newport's Medina Way, which was once upon a time known as the Newport Eastern Relief Road, first opened to traffic on 21st May 1975 - 50 years ago today. The new dual carriageway - which remains the Isle of Wight's...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. This letter is in response to the one-way diversion between Newport and Cowes, which has been causing significant...

A pair of brown bears rescued from captivity in Azerbaijan will soon arrive at the Isle of Wight's Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, after a remarkable show of international support secured a free flight from cargo airline, Cargolux. One of the most...

It’s lights, camera, action for a new film studio on the Isle of Wight as the Council has now finalised the sale of land on the banks of the River Medina. The disposal of Kingston Marine Park in Whippingham to...