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A declined bid to build 2 new homes similar in shape to Scandinavian Longhouses in an Isle of Wight seaside village has been appealed. Jonathan Reece and Clare Hansall submitted an appeal over County Hall’s refusal to grant consent for...

Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect nationwide access to cash, has opened a temporary home for the banking hub in East Cowes, located in the East Side Curve. Customers of all major banks can visit any weekday...

Creative Island - in partnership with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation - is launching a new £250,000 heritage fund: ‘Past Futures’ - A People’s History of the Isle of Wight. ‘Past Futures’ is an 18-month programme funded by...

A new investigation has revealed prisoner injury claims at HMP Isle of Wight have cost thousands in compensation settlements in the last 5 years, including more than £230,000 paid out to those involved in a serious fire a decade ago....

Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Corrine Atkins recently released her emotional new single 'Voodoo Doll' - a heartfelt track inspired by her younger sister’s battle with a rare lung condition. The song was written during a particularly difficult time in Corrine’s...

Howdens, the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, has opened the doors to a new depot in Ryde, as the company expands its Isle of Wight footprint. A total of 3 depots now operate on the Island, the latest being...

One of the biggest attractions, both in size and attendance, is making a triumphant return to the Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day - the 679 Squadron, 6 Army Air Corps will be back with their dazzling Gazelle helicopter. Event...

CycleWight will once again be celebrating all things cycling at Merstone Station next Saturday (3rd May), with a free community event running from 10:00 to 15:00. The event, now in its third year, will feature led rides from Cowes, Newport,...

In the first of a new series on overners with Isle of Wight connections, Island Echo looks at Winston Churchill's deep association with our Island. Numerous world-famous visitors have made the short trip across the Solent. The greatest novelist in...

Morrisons is recalling one of its premium sausage products due to the possible presence of small pieces of blue plastic, which could pose a risk to consumers. The supermarket chain has issued a recall for Morrisons The Best 6 Thick...