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Heavily criticised plans for a raft of new housing on the edge of the Isle of Wight’s county town have resurfaced. Gallantgreen Ltd resubmitted a hybrid application to the Isle of Wight Council including planning permission to demolish a garage...

An Isle of Wight Police officer accused of touching up her colleagues at a social event, as well as assaulting an ex-partner and breaching her bail conditions, is to face a misconduct hearing next week. According to Hampshire & Isle...

Heineken UK has issued on recall on certain batches of its 550ml bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale because of the presence of glass fragments. The recall was issued on Saturday 25th January as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by...

An experienced motorcyclist of some 47 years died instantly when he overtook a car he had been following for 5 miles and crashed head-on into a van, an inquest has heard. Caroline Sumeray, His Majesty's Senior Coroner for the Isle...

Fortis Energy, the Island’s commercial energy broker, has recently expanded its services to incorporate water, as well as electricity and gas. After more than 2 decades working with clients in the gas and electricity markets, Ryde-based Fortis Energy has taken...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has received a report of a farm machinery fraud which saw victims turn up to a legitimate farm on the Isle of Wight to buy machinery, only to discover they had been scammed. The...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 21st January 2025 "Like many others I was appalled by the sudden decision...

Robin Hill Adventure Park has announced an exciting new partnership with Alex Kimber, Executive Chef and Owner of Heron Food IOW. Alex has been on the Isle of Wight for the last 5 years building The Heron restaurants in Ryde...

Mountbatten Isle of Wight received a surprise donation last week - thanks to an additional gift from Southern Vectis.  Last year, the local bus operator named Mountbatten as its official good cause for 2024 and 2025, and is spending 2...

An Isle of Wight man found guilty of driving without due care and attention following a serious collision in the West Wight last year is to be sentenced next month. The case of 33-year-old Samuel Callaway, of Perowne Way in...