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A letter urging ‘immediate safety measures’ be implemented on a busy road in Northwood, as a ‘matter of urgency’, has been sent to the Isle of Wight Council. Northwood Parish Council has written to County Hall leader Phil Jordan on...

Joe Robertson MP has this week met with the Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security to discuss what plans the new Labour Government has to improve cross-Solent travel services for Isle of Wight residents.  While the discussions were cordial, Joe...

A convicted sex offender who 'gave in to temptation' by plugging a USB stick full of indecent child images into his laptop, is to be sentenced at the Isle of Wight Crown Court next year. Derek Bayton, 63, of Dodnor...

Police are conducting investigations after responding to reports of a burglary at a high-end car dealership in Cowes, during which it is thought offenders were trying to steal car parts. It was just gone 20:00 on Monday evening (9th December)...

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley says he will do 'all he can' to ensure that Vestas workers who face losing their jobs are properly supported, after Island Echo broke the news that 600 jobs are at risk of...

Cowes RNLI Station recently welcomed His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon, as she delivered service medals for long-standing crew. 23 crew members at the station, with roles ranging from boat and shore crew to operations,...

Plans for a contentious mixed-use development that could be built on the edge of a Freshwater have been revised and resubmitted to the Isle of Wight Council. Stephen Hucklesby’s amended proposals include 60 residential units with a minimum 35% of...

The Isle of Wight is set to shine at FOCUS 24, the premier international trade event for the film, TV, advertising and gaming industries, which is taking place at the Business Design Centre in London this week. This marks the...

The Christmas and New Year period can be a stressful and difficult time for many - but there are a number of mental health services available to help across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, available 24 hours a day...

Gurnard will be the first place on the Isle of Wight to have its roads revamped with new sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), such as raingardens and tree pits, to help reduce storm overflow activity. The scheme is part of a...