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Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Corrine Atkins recently released her emotional new single 'Voodoo Doll' - a heartfelt track inspired by her younger sister’s battle with a rare lung condition. The song was written during a particularly difficult time in Corrine’s...

Howdens, the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, has opened the doors to a new depot in Ryde, as the company expands its Isle of Wight footprint. A total of 3 depots now operate on the Island, the latest being...

One of the biggest attractions, both in size and attendance, is making a triumphant return to the Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day - the 679 Squadron, 6 Army Air Corps will be back with their dazzling Gazelle helicopter. Event...

CycleWight will once again be celebrating all things cycling at Merstone Station next Saturday (3rd May), with a free community event running from 10:00 to 15:00. The event, now in its third year, will feature led rides from Cowes, Newport,...

In the first of a new series on overners with Isle of Wight connections, Island Echo looks at Winston Churchill's deep association with our Island. Numerous world-famous visitors have made the short trip across the Solent. The greatest novelist in...

Morrisons is recalling one of its premium sausage products due to the possible presence of small pieces of blue plastic, which could pose a risk to consumers. The supermarket chain has issued a recall for Morrisons The Best 6 Thick...

There is continued upset in Sandown over the 'appalling destruction' of Los Altos Park – but the council says the works were crucial for safety reasons. Local resident Claire Jackson has questioned County Hall's felling multiple historic trees in the...

Carbon monoxide fears are behind County Hall’s refusal of a ‘substandard’ 2-bedroom flat behind a new launderette in Sandown. The Isle of Wight Council declined Deven Thakrar’s proposed change of use of the rear of Island solicitors Jerome and Co’s...

A former Isle of Wight primary school could be transformed into a satellite site for Medina House special school. County Hall is looking to imminently begin a consultation on its proposed expansion of SEND provision, the council’s education boss has...

There has been anger on social media this week with Wightlink blasted for charging almost £500 for a return ferry ticket - but the cross-Solent operator says all is not as it seems and they've now reached out to the...