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Fortis Energy, the Island’s commercial energy broker, has recently expanded its services to incorporate water, as well as electricity and gas. After more than 2 decades working with clients in the gas and electricity markets, Ryde-based Fortis Energy has taken...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has received a report of a farm machinery fraud which saw victims turn up to a legitimate farm on the Isle of Wight to buy machinery, only to discover they had been scammed. The...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 21st January 2025 "Like many others I was appalled by the sudden decision...

Robin Hill Adventure Park has announced an exciting new partnership with Alex Kimber, Executive Chef and Owner of Heron Food IOW. Alex has been on the Isle of Wight for the last 5 years building The Heron restaurants in Ryde...

Mountbatten Isle of Wight received a surprise donation last week - thanks to an additional gift from Southern Vectis.  Last year, the local bus operator named Mountbatten as its official good cause for 2024 and 2025, and is spending 2...

An Isle of Wight man found guilty of driving without due care and attention following a serious collision in the West Wight last year is to be sentenced next month. The case of 33-year-old Samuel Callaway, of Perowne Way in...

19-year-old Alan Kubacki has been slapped with 6 penalty points and a £120 fine after failing to identify the driver of a car involved in a pursuit out of Newport. Kubacki, of Orchard Road in Shanklin, appeared before the Isle...

Hartford Care has invested £4million across its care and nursing homes on the Isle of Wight in recent months, including Highfield Nursing Home in Ryde, Springfield Nursing Home in Shanklin and Inver House and The Elms in Bembridge. Work has...

Those interested in becoming a wholetime firefighter are being given the chance to learn about the 'hottest' job going at a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service open day at Ryde Fire Station in March. HIWFRS are...

A large crowd gathered in Newport's St Thomas' Square yesterday (Saturday) to protest against the Isle of Wight Council's plans to close 5 local primary schools. It was back in September 2024 that news first broke that the IWC had...