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The Wheatsheaf in Newport has begun an exciting new chapter as Tian and Grace Berryman officially take over as the new landlord and landlady today (Friday). The much-loved pub has been closed for the last few days to allow for...

Plans for the West Acre Park development in Ryde remain firmly on the table, with the project moving into a new phase following a recent Court of Appeal ruling. Although planning permission granted in August 2023 has been formally quashed,...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (16th May 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 16510 £100.00 1827 £100.00 16946 £100.00 17372 £100.00 10734 £100.00 14045 £100.00 14239 £100.00 5731 £100.00 11964 £100.00 1023 £100.00 12972

Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer are teaming up once again to host a major community event - the State of the Island Debate - bringing together influential voices to discuss the most pressing issues facing our Island. The...

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...

An inquest has opened into the unascertained death of a former Isle of Wight woman who died in Cyprus. 78-year-old Linda Ann Crossley was found deceased in her home in the Cypriot city of Paphos on the 27th October 2024....

A new fire station will soon be built in East Cowes, with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service submitting plans for a modern facility to replace the station that was demolished last year. The planning application, lodged with the...

Ambitious plans to transform Totland Pier into one of the Isle of Wight’s leading dining destinations have come to an abrupt halt, with the entire pier now listed for sale at £4million. The 140-metre Victorian pier was meant to house...

Maritime Minister Mike Kane has declined the opportunity to express support for the ownership model of Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel during Transport Questions in the House of Commons today (Thursday). The Minister was responding to concerns raised...

Richard Quigley MP has welcomed today’s announcement that the UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025 - surpassing economists’ expectations and signalling a major step forward in national recovery and regional opportunity. Commenting on the figures,...