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The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (2nd May 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 257 £100.00 16496 £100.00 13182 £100.00 16007 £100.00 8104 £100.00 16471 £100.00 3262 £100.00 9328 £100.00 7925 £100.00 13613 £100.00 3605

Nearly a quarter of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police officers who responded to a national survey say they are planning to resign within the next 2 years or as soon as possible, according to the latest Pay and Morale...

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...

More details have emerged about plans for a brand new McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant in Lake - but it won't be open 24 hours a day. A full planning application has now been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council for...

Spartan Air Lines announced the commencement of a new season of flights between London and the Isle of Wight to start on 1st May 1935. The actual duration of flights between Heston and Island airfields was 50 minutes. However, the...

No Mow May, Plantlife’s annual campaign, is back, urging everyone to pack away their lawnmowers, let wildflowers grow freely, and help nature thrive. Whether you’re in a town, or the countryside, it’s easy to take part. No lawn is too...

POLLING STATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED Isle of Wight residents can today (Thursday) shape the future of local democracy as polling stations across the Island are open for the 2025 Town/Parish Council Elections, as well as 3 Council By-Elections. For those...

A major planning application for a renewable energy park near Wootton was withdrawn at the last minute from the agenda of a County Hall meeting on Tuesday. The planning committee was due to review Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park Ltd’s...

In recent years IOW Prostate Cancer Support Group have received £15,000 A total of £4,123 raised through the 2024 Long Lane Christmas Lights display has been handed over to 3 local good causes, following another year of generosity from the...

The second highest court in the land has ruled in favour of campaigners opposing the 473-home West Acre Park development in Ryde - but Island Echo understands the development will still proceed, despite the legal victory. Following a hearing at...