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A major political row has erupted over County Hall’s troubled relationship with its Highways PFI contractor, Island Roads. Council leader Phil Jordan has said the authority is once again heading into a legal dispute of 'a contractual nature’ with Island...

The Department for Transport has confirmed it will not consider nationalising ferry services or introducing service guarantees for the Isle of Wight, despite repeated and desperate calls from residents and MPs. In a formal response to Islanders who had written...

ASDA has issued a precautionary product recall for its 160g packs of Hot & Spicy Chicken Breast Slices after it was discovered that the product has been packaged with an incorrect use-by date. The supermarket chain is asking customers who...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule...

Outrage has been sparked after a life-saving defibrillator was found to be missing from its cabinet at Sandford Garage near Godshill, with IOW Defibrillators condemning the suspected theft as 'the lowest'. The defibrillator, which is part of the Isle of...

Harry and Paul back in the early years - sporting hairstyles of the day! This year marks a major milestone for Ryde Demolition, as the Isle of Wight firm celebrates 40 years of family-run success and significant local projects. Founded...

In a new regular feature on Island Echo, Charlie Panayi, CEO of Red Squirrel Property Shop, gives a monthly update on the Isle of Wight’s property market… The Isle of Wight property market has stayed active through the start of 2025,...

A new cohort of retained firefighters have completed their initial training and will now go on the run at their local stations, responding to emergencies across the Isle of Wight. The group of 4 completed their Mod A course, a...

Throughout May and June, Islanders will be able to visit a local community venue for a general health and wellbeing check and to receive a Spring COVID-19 vaccination. In partnership with primary care, the Vaccination Centre at St Mary’s Hospital...

Public voting has officially opened for the 6th annual Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards. These much-loved awards shine a spotlight on the businesses that make the Island a unique and unforgettable destination to visit. From cosy places to stay...