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Isle of Wight punk band, The Pill, have released the music video for their latest single, Woman Driver.  The group, who released their third single last month, have also announced a homecoming show at Strings Bar and Venue, following a...

A bank building on the Island has been sold in an auction bidding war for £185,000. The freehold property at 38 Union Street, Ryde, with 3,358 sq ft over 4 floors, fetched £35,000 above the guide price. It was among...

Island Echo examines 4 of the most famous tunnels burrowing their way through the Isle of Wight landscape. There are many tunnels on the Island - both rumoured and those we have concrete evidence for. Of course, we know of...

With the festive season in full swing, the Department for Transport’s THINK! Christmas campaign is sounding the alarm on the dangers of drink driving, particularly among young men. Locally, around two-thirds of casualties in drink-drive collisions are males aged 17...

The Wightlink User Group is this week urging ferry operators, local authorities and the Government to improve ferry reliability and scheduling, extend NHS travel discounts to healthcare workers and to develop emergency transport contingency plans. Recent reports published by lobbyists...

Isle of Wight health and social care system leaders launched the Isle of Wight Dementia Strategy in May 2022, setting out a joint vision for improving dementia services and making the Island a place where people with dementia can live...

Nominations for this year’s Isle of Wight Care Awards, an annual event that recognises and celebrates the hard work and dedication of individuals in the Adult Social Care sector, are now open. Those looking to get involved need to do...

A popular Cowes cocktail bar may be about to diversify its offering with an ‘alfresco mobile kitchen’ in its rear courtyard garden. The Compass Bar at 10 and 11 High Street, Cowes wants to change the use of the building...

Residents and campaigners have expressed their relief after Isle of Wight councillors voted to save Godshill Primary School from closure. Cabinet member for education Councillor Jonathan Bacon and 6 of his Alliance administration colleagues voted to keep the village school...

Unite union members working at Red Funnel have rejected a pay offer by the cross-Solent operator, sparking fears that strikes could take place once again if a new deal cannot be struck. Members were balloted this week as to whether...