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The Isle of Wight Council's library service is set to launch an exciting new newsletter this month, aimed at keeping residents informed about the latest news and events in local libraries. The bi-monthly newsletter will be delivered directly to subscribers'...

What do you think about Island Echo? Readers are being asked to complete an important UK-wide survey - with a chance to win £100! The survey is run by the charity Public Interest News Foundation which exists to support independent...

The Liberal Democrat Group have set out their priorities for engaging with the Government ahead of tonight's (Wednesday's) debate at County Hall on Labour's devolution proposals. Local Lib Dems say that the Isle of Wight Council must remain a standalone...

3 Parkhurst prisoners - 2 murderers and a bomber - who went on the run were recaptured at Whippingham on 8th January 1995. The deadly trio had gripped the Isle of Wight in a state of fear for 5 days...

Yarmouth residents are showing stiff opposition to the creation of a Premier Convenience Store in the town. In recent weeks, works to turn the former Yarmouth Deli premises into a Premier store have begun, much to the dismay of the...

The Isle of Wight Council's Adult Community Learning team has unveiled its new spring programme, featuring a diverse range of workshops and courses. From ICT to arts, crafts, and health and wellbeing activities, the programme promises something for everyone. Additionally,...

A Shanklin man caught driving whilst on his phone was found to be under the influence of drugs at the time, a court has heard. Callum Steele, 30, of Victoria Avenue in Shanklin, admitted drug driving (THC) and using a...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. This letter to the editor is in response to the Isle of Wight Cabinet meeting in December, which...

Red Funnel has announced a number of late night and early morning ferry cancellations whilst work is carried out at its East Cowes terminal between 13th January and 12th February 2025. The planned activity includes general maintenance and life extension...

Joe Robertson, Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East, has spoken out against the Government’s plans for a local government shake-up, which could see the Isle of Wight Council replaced with a new mainland-based authority. The Government’s plans, published...