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Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor is finally set to re-open tomorrow (Friday) following the completion of a major safety scheme. The road was closed on safety grounds in mid-February when tonnes of rocks fell from the cliff face onto the...

The launch of a drone corridor between the mainland and Cowes has been pushed back a week to enable the Isle of Wight Council to further engage with concerned residents. The commercial operation – a collaboration between Vodafone, Inteliports and...

A U-turn by health bosses means that Wootton will retain its local doctor's surgery after all, but a new surgery at Riverway in Newport will still be built. Island Echo reported in 2022 that the existing doctor’s surgery at Brannon Way would...

The Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water have agreed a new partnership to transform roads across the Island in an effort to cut storm overflows and flood risks. A memorandum of understanding will see both organisations create nature-based sustainable...

A former Island man - serving a lengthy stint in prison - has been sentenced following an incident that erupted after his partner noticed he had liked a TikTok video of 2 women dancing in bikinis. Paul Bishton, 32, of...

The public is being urged to get behind the Isle of Wight in a bid to win the title of 'Most Desirable Island’ in a prestigious travel magazine. Wanderlust, widely recognised as one of the most widely read travel magazines...

The Isle of Wight will once again play host to the annual Summer funfair this year, with things to get started in Newport this weekend. The funfair - named Children's Funfair Family Funpark - is making its way to Seaclose...

A Ventnor town councillor is calling on the Isle of Wight Council to use its current review of beach restrictions to make the island a more attractive place for local dog owners and for the many visitors who travel with...

Eldridges Solicitors has welcomed Islander Joshua Gallop to its conveyancing team. In this role, Joshua will be advising clients on all aspects of property sales, purchases and right to buy, in addition to land transfers, remortgages, equity release, deeds and...

There are only a few weeks left to contribute to the 2024 Island Nature survey. Every voice matters and all comments will be considered when the Isle of Wight Nature Recovery Strategy is compiled, taking into account your priorities for...