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Five decorative toilets that appeared at prominent Island locations earlier this week were placed there to highlight a major campaign raising awareness about bowel cancer, it can be revealed. The ‘Your Loo Could Save You’ campaign seeks to make Islanders...

Plans for a new fire station in East Cowes have been hailed as a 'victory for safety in the making' and 'common sense' but local councillor, Karl Love. Councillor Love has welcomed Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue...

A nearly 200-year-old Isle of Wight church could get an upgrade and a more welcoming entrance, significantly improving accessibility, comfort and energy efficiency. Reverend Stephen Daughtery has put forward plans to County Hall for alterations to the existing entrance porch,...

A former Isle of Wight business executive has shared her powerful story of going from earning a six-figure salary to living in her car, as MPs and brain injury experts call for a new statutory ‘Right to Rehab’ to support...

A family-run West Wight farm is bucking the Island-wide trend of dairy decline by launching a new micro dairy - becoming 1 of just 5 remaining dairy farms on the Isle of Wight. Warren Farm, near Alum Bay, has returned to milk...

Councillor Phil Jordan has clung on to his role as Leader of the Isle of Wight Council for another 12 months, thanks to a casting vote by Councillor Ian Dore. At tonight's Full Council meeting, Cllr Jordan was re-elected as...

Poundland look set to close their High Street store in Cowes later this year, Island Echo understands. It is understood that staff were told of the news earlier this week, with the store set to close for the final time at...

The new chair of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council, Vix Lowthion, has said it's an 'incredible honour' to be elected at such an 'exciting' time in local government. Taking over from Councillor Martin Oliver at NCCC’s annual meeting, Councillor Vix...

The Isle of Wight Council has made a U-turn on a decision to cut funding for Isle of Wight community pantries, described as fantastic news for those dependent on them. Household Support Fund 7 (HSF) investment worth £295,000 has been...

A controversial Isle of Wight house conversion bid has resurfaced, a little over 2 weeks after previous plans were withdrawn. Plan Research has submitted a new planning application to County Hall for a conversion within Hurstleigh – a large villa-style...