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This year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day, on Sunday 29th June, promises a truly stirring spectacle with a breathtaking air display by the renowned Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). In a moving tribute, 2 iconic aircraft — a...

The Sandown Hotel in Sandown, which has remained closed for several years, could now be partially converted into flats. Nick Spyker of Isle of Wight Hotels Ltd has applied to County Hall for a conversion of the north wing of...

A 3-year extension to measures designed to crack down on anti-social behaviour (ASB) has been approved by an Isle of Wight cabinet member. Councillor Karen Lucioni has endorsed a recommendation to extend Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) on the Island...

A proposal for a brand new McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant in Lake is gathering public support. Islanders have lined up to praise the fast food giant’s plans for a new branch off Newport Road in Lake, citing job creation, consumer choice...

Island Echo has once again been recognised for its forward-thinking approach and business success, earning a Highly Commended award in the Entrepreneur category at the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards 2025. The black-tie awards ceremony, held at Cowes Yacht...

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley celebrated local hospitality week after being named a ‘business champion’ by the Labour Party for the hospitality sector. Richard proudly marked Local Hospitality Week (5th-11th May) by highlighting some of his favourite hospitality...

Thousands gathered at Newport Quay on Saturday (10th May) for Riverfest 2025 - a vibrant, free celebration of the Isle of Wight’s river heritage and community spirit. The annual event remained completely free to attend, a point of pride for...

Platform One students have successfully raised in excess of £4,000 for Wessex Cancer Support during the recent Arts Aid 2025 event. Held at GG's Restaurant and Bar on 9th May, the event dazzled guests with an evening of live student...

If you are worrying that you have left it too late to get your free Spring COVID-19 vaccination, then don’t. If you are eligible, you have up until 17th June to book in. More than 150,000 COVID-19 vaccinations have been...

There were celebrations last week as the newly renamed Lionheart School officially opened, marking a fresh start for the former Island Learning Centre. The school, based in Albany Road, Newport, has undergone a full refurbishment and rebranding, transforming both its...