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A controversial Isle of Wight house conversion bid has resurfaced, a little over 2 weeks after previous plans were withdrawn.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...

Stylish eco-lodges, a sympathetic planting scheme and the rescue of dilapidated railway carriages have been proposed as remedies for a seaside beauty spot in the East Wight, dubbed a ‘bombsite’. Andrew Palmer, Director of Duver Enterprises, was centre stage at...

The Isle of Wight Council has announced the appointment of a new Director of Public Health who will lead the Island’s Public Health service as it transitions to a fully independent model. Following a national recruitment process, Kate Harvey has...

Newport's Medina Way, which was once upon a time known as the Newport Eastern Relief Road, first opened to traffic on 21st May 1975 - 50 years ago today. The new dual carriageway - which remains the Isle of Wight's...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. This letter is in response to the one-way diversion between Newport and Cowes, which has been causing significant...

A pair of brown bears rescued from captivity in Azerbaijan will soon arrive at the Isle of Wight's Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, after a remarkable show of international support secured a free flight from cargo airline, Cargolux. One of the most...

It’s lights, camera, action for a new film studio on the Isle of Wight as the Council has now finalised the sale of land on the banks of the River Medina. The disposal of Kingston Marine Park in Whippingham to...

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, will hold an online public Q&A session with the Acting Chief Constable Sam de Reya this week. COPS (Commissioner’s Oversight of Policing Services) will be live-streamed across 3 Facebook pages at 18:00 on...

A care home in Sandown has received recognition in 2 major categories at a national awards ceremony celebrating excellence across the Greensleeves Care network. The Briars, which provides residential and dementia care on the Isle of Wight, was named Highly...

Cowes-based superyacht design company Olesinski has been shortlisted for the 2025 Design et Al International Yacht & Aviation Awards in the prestigious ‘Concepts over 40m’ category. Founded in 1972, Olesinski is internationally recognised for crafting some of the world’s most...