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Police are asking for the public's help in identifying 3 people who may be able to assist with enquiries into an assault on a man and woman in Newport last month. Shortly after 23:00 on Friday 17th May, a 47-year-old...

Island Echo spoke with Independent candidate David Groocock (Isle of Wight East) to ask why Islanders should trust him with their vote in the General Election on 4th July. Ventnor hotelier David Groocock first came to the Isle of Wight...

With the date set for artists to open the doors to their studios this August, Isle of Wight Open Studios are hosting a Showcase Exhibition of artists' work, in collaboration with Quay Arts in Newport. The exhibition, curated and installed...

Amongst the top priorities for local people is tackling derelict buildings and anti-social behaviour, which is leading to High Street blight, says Emily Brothers, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Isle of Wight East. Having talked to residents and businesses in Sandown...

Senior Conservative Party member, Penny Mordaunt, is backing Bob Seely in his campaign to be returned to parliament as MP for Isle of Wight West on 4th July. Penny, who herself is standing for re-election in Portsmouth North, has held...

Access between Upper and Lower Ventnor will be restored later on today (Saturday) as works to repair a sewer pipe at The Graben have been completed ahead of schedule. As previously reported by Island Echo, the disruptive closure of Newport Road was only...

Wight Whisky, the first-ever whisky brand born on the Isle of Wight, has revealed its identity and its first release, the Signature Malt Blend. Shaped by the knowledge of those who came before them, Wight Whisky is experimental in nature,...

Island Echo has spoken with Liberal Democrat candidates Nick Stuart (Isle of Wight West) and Michael Lilley (Isle of Wight East) to ask why Island voters should trust them with their votes in the General Election on 4th July... This...

The Isle of Wight Council has said that it hopes to complete works at Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor - and finally get the road re-opened - by early August. Gills Cliff Road has been closed for safety reasons since...

Excitement is building for this Sunday's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day with huge crowds expected to enjoy the event on Ryde seafront. A jaw-dropping display by the Red Arrows at 11:30 will be the centrepiece of the annual celebration...