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It’s a right royal flush of confusion as mysteriously decorated toilets have popped up at various locations across the Isle of Wight overnight - and no one knows who’s behind the cheeky installations. At least 4 loos have been spotted so...

"It’s a win-win for the Dutch and the French, for the UK it’s a disaster" - that's from Joe Robertson MP, who has criticised the Prime Minister’s decision to extend current fishing arrangements with the European Union through to 2038....

Rob Johnson has been named as the new Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. Rob brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to the Isle of Wight’s business community. As the co-owner...

Plans for a radical shake-up of the Isle of Wight Council could be formally approved this week - and tomorrow night's meeting might bring some surprises too. At tomorrow's (Wednesday's) Full Council annual meeting, local councillors are due to decide...

Journey data provided by Captiva Homes shows that delays on the troublesome Cowes diversion route have steadily improved during the first week of a new one-way system. As previously reported by Island Echo, a 2-month-long one-way system is in place...

Too Much Too Young – the Story of 2 Tone & Beyond - is heading to Shanklin Theatre on Saturday (24th May). This is a 2-hour theatrical performance telling the story of 2 Tone music and its lasting influence. The...

Significant numbers of unidentified Russian vessels were located off the south of the Isle of Wight on 19th May 1950 - 75 years ago today. The first flotilla - consisting of 7 ships - anchored off St Catherine's Point for...

Around 50 protestors gathered at Appley Beach on Saturday (17th May) to protest the pollution of the waters around the United Kingdom by sewage. The Appley Beach gathering was part of a nationwide protest at over 40 locations across the...

Parkdean Resorts has received the coveted TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024, with its popular Isle of Wight holiday parks among those recognised for outstanding guest experiences. The award, based on consistently positive feedback from visitors, highlights the high standards...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is piloting a new service to support patients experiencing postmenopausal bleeding on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The service offers faster, more efficient testing with the aim of reducing unnecessary invasive procedures. There has been...