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A petition to install railings along the Sandown-Shanklin revetment has been launched by a concerned local following an incident which saw a young boy rushed to hospital after falling from the sea wall at the weekend. As first reported by...

“Realistically we are looking at a large number of primary schools that will need to close,” an Isle of Wight councillor has said. It comes as new figures reveal by September 2027 there will be nearly 400 empty places in...

Police have launched an appeal to locate Charlene Worthington who has been missing since this morning (Tuesday). Charlene, 40, was last seen in Newport at around 10:10. She is described as: white, 5ft 3ins, with short blonde hair. A spokesperson...

Every candidate in countryside seats at the next election should have a full understanding of how to grow the rural economy – that’s the message from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) as it sends a pack of resources...

A street trader looking to open a concession on Gurnard Seafront has had their application stalled. It comes after the Isle of Wight Council’s licensing sub-committee was unable to determine if The Salty Siren could operate along Princes Esplanade in...

The Medina Marching Band are set to pay tribute to their late chairman, Kevin Hayward, with their Spring Memorial Concert on Friday 22nd March at Christ The King College. At the time of Kevin's passing the band said: “Kevin always...

Newchurch Drama Group is inviting audiences to book tickets for ‘the craziest ferry crossing ever'. The group is staging the premiere of ‘Murder on the Midnight Ferry’ at the Newchurch Community Hall on Friday and Saturday evening (12th/13th April), and...

The Island's only body shop store is to close its doors for the final time tomorrow (Wednesday). As previously reported by Island Echo, FRP Advisory was appointed by owner Aurelius to oversee the administration process, which relates to the UK arm...

A staple of Ryde High Street - Diamond Pet Supplies - has announced that it is closing. The pet shop, which has served the local community, for nearly 40 years will close for the final time this Easter. Over the...

Works to repair a failed sewer pipe on West Lane in Brading are to take place on Thursday - providing it doesn't rain. As first reported by Island Echo, contractors arrived at West Lane – the road connecting Brading to Ashey – as...