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The Isle of Wight Council’s mace-bearer has reflected on 25 years of civic service, admitting he had 'no clue' what the role involved when he first took it on.

The award-winning Seaview Hotel has been put up for sale, with a guide price of £3million.

Island families could save more than £204,000 on bus fares this August, according to new analysis from Island Labour.

Restrictions have been lifted on 7 Isle of Wight bridges after inspections found they were no longer necessary.

A much-loved Isle of Wight firefighter, who has spent 40 years answering emergency calls, has spoken emotionally about the sacrifices behind his remarkable service - and the thought of eventually putting down his bleeper for the final time.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance's new £13million operational base at Southampton Airport has officially opened, with Island Echo among those given a first look inside the completed facility today (Tuesday).

Cowes-based Diverse Marine has delivered a new crew transfer vessel to Farra Marine, with talks advancing over 3 further vessels.

Residents are being advised of temporary changes to a number of Isle of Wight Council services during this year's Isle of Wight Festival.

Rising Isle of Wight rock trio, 5 Degrees North, have announced their biggest tour to date - including support slots alongside former Kasabian frontman - Tom Meighan, and Britain’s Got Talent 2026 semi-finalists SOS.

Nearly 10,000 free travel codes have been issued to Isle of Wight teenagers since Wightlink launched its youth travel initiative last year.