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UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) has appointed Catherine Dixon as its new Chief Executive Officer. With an exceptional track record in leadership and management across education, social justice, legal and health sectors, Cat brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion...

Isle of Wight parents will have to pay more for Post 16 SEN travel assistance from September, it has been confirmed. Director of Children’s Services, Ashley Whittaker, has approved changes to the Isle of Wight Council’s Post 16 Transport Policy...

Funding for the Isle of Wight’s community pantries could be slashed by 46% as part of the council’s latest Household Support Fund (HSF) plan - a move that has sparked strong criticism and a formal call-in by councillors. Cllr Debbie...

A shoplifter who stole pasta to feed himself has been ordered to pay compensation of £8.35 to Morrisons. Perry Masters, 42, of Barton Road in Newport, admitted theft from a shop when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates...

Isle of Wight musician Ugly Ozo has been announced as the debut signing for new record label REX RECS. Ugly Ozo, the stage name of multi-instrumentalist Jess Baker, is the first act to join forces with Macks Faulkron on his...

A new mayor and deputy mayor have been chosen to represent the Isle of Wight’s largest town. Ryde Town Council members elected Councillor Diana Conyers as Ryde’s next mayor and Councillor Karen Lucioni as deputy mayor at a meeting on...

Southern Water will be on hand to speak with Isle of Wight customers when the next 'Your Water Matters' event rolls into Newport on Thursday (22nd May). Doors at the Salvation Army Hall, in Pyle Street, will open at 13:30...

Charles Dickens visited the Isle of Wight more than once and is believed to have derived inspiration for characters in 2 of his greatest novels - David Copperfield and Great Expectations - here. Dickens was born just the other side...

A 42-year-old man has been jailed for 5 days after failing to comply with post-sentence supervision conditions following his release from prison. Luke Mulkern, 42, of no fixed abode, admitted breach of post sentence supervision when he appeared at the...

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...