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Leadership at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as 'Requires Improvement' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

More than 200 fly-tipping incidents were recorded by the Isle of Wight Council in the first 3 months of this year – over a dozen more than in the last months of 2025.

Reform UK is facing a backlash from political leaders on the Isle of Wight over its push to chair the new Hampshire and Solent Combined Authority (HSCCA).

One of Ryde's best-known fish and chip shops has been forced to close indefinitely after its frying range gave up the ghost, leaving the Dilk family facing an uncertain future after 27 years behind the fryer. Chipmunks, on Monkton Street,...

The Phlebotomy team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been recognised for its outstanding support for people with learning disabilities after being awarded national accreditation.

Van Mossel Esplanade has announced the return of its vehicle rental service after a 6-year hiatus, with access to a wide range of premium vehicles, including Volkswagen Campervans.

Island authors are being invited to showcase their work and connect with new readers as the popular Write on Wight programme returns to this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

Island Echo has reached another major milestone with the publication of our 60,000th news article, just weeks after marking 14 years of serving the Isle of Wight community.

A Newport care home has been recognised on the national stage after reaching the finals in 2 categories at this year's Dementia Care Awards.