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A new riverside restaurant could be coming to an Isle of Wight mental health and wellbeing centre as part of a scheme to give the site a ‘multi-faceted’ use. Vicki Haworth, on behalf of the Isorropia Foundation, has put forward...

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub is getting ready to open its doors to the public tomorrow (Tuesday) as the COVID-19 spring vaccination programme begins. The hub is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to adults over 75 years and to those aged over 18...

A contentious bid to build a 20m 5G mast in what was described by a County Councillor as a 'ridiculous position' has been turned down by Isle of Wight Council planners. County Hall rejected Mobile Broadband Network Limited’s (MBNL) prior...

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 property market is constantly evolving, with estate agents always looking for new ways...

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - the Minister of State for Transport with responsibility for the railway system - has visited the Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum in Ryde. Peter Hendy is a well-known transport professional, who has...

Site plans have been unveiled for an expansion of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision at Sandown's The Bay CE Secondary School. County Hall is looking to build a ‘double mobile classroom’ building at The Bay CE Secondary School...

The Polynesian-themed Beachcomber nightclub - located in Shanklin Hotel - was one of the Isle of Wight's more unusual nightspots. Beachcomber did not cut corners in its attempt to recreate a desert island in The Bay - it came complete...

The Isle of Wight is set to welcome the most thrilling, action-packed attraction of the year as The Labyrinth Challenge Inflatable Obstacle Course arrives at GG’s Bar & Restaurant in May. Dubbed the UK’s largest inflatable obstacle course, this experience...

The former Kingswood activity centre in Bembridge has gone on the open market - with estate agents promoting the 60-acre site as a 'development opportunity'. The property comprises a mixture of accommodation and learning facilities as well as outdoor activities...

An empty commercial premises in the heart of East Cowes could be converted into 2 new flats. Mr M. Croll applied to County Hall for planning permission to turn the ground floor of 25 – 27 Castle Street in East...