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HSBC in Newport is to close for more than 2 weeks later this month so that refurbishment works can take place. The reason for the closure is for refurbishment works to take place, with the branch to temporarily close from...

The e-scooter trial on the Island is set to continue for another 2 years, it has been confirmed. Council leader Phil Jordan - cabinet member for Transport and Infrastructure, Highways PFI and Transport Strategy - made a delegated decision to...

A 41-year-old man who stole more than £1,600 worth of goods from B&Q in Newport - including a drill and 2 hot tubs - has been sent to prison for 8 weeks. Jamie McClelland, now of Freefolk Green in Havant...

Platform One has revealed the judges for the 2024 Wight Noize Final on Thursday 25th April at Strings Bar & Venue.  The finalists were shortlisted following an application with event partner Amplead and now have the opportunity to perform in...

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub in Newport is getting ready to open its doors to the public as the COVID-19 Spring vaccination programme gets underway. As reported by Island Echo earlier this week, residents aged 75 years and older, residents in...

Red Squirrel Photo: Jane Holland In the 1st of a new series looking at Isle of Wight Fauna, Island Echo examines the much-loved red squirrel. The Isle of Wight is 1 of only 4 locations in the South of England where...

Monday 8th April – Friday 12th April 2024 • David Graham, 57, of Queens Court, East Cowes pleaded guilty to drug driving (cannabis). He was banned from driving for 12 months, fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs with...

The historic Newport Minster will re-open to the public on 1st May, after a £2.6million refurbishment project is completed. The major refurbishment has involved a complete reshaping of the inside of the building, with an underfloor heating system installed, as...

Black mould, thick grease and general poor hygiene were discovered at Newport's Bengal Palace - but it's only now, 8 months after inspectors slapped the Indian restaurant with a 0 rating, that Island Echo can reveal the grimy details. It...

Vehicles seized following traffic stops on Fairlee Road Policing teams across the Isle of Wight joined together as part of a high-visibility proactive effort to tackle Island criminality earlier this week. Throughout the week, officers sought and successfully arrested several...