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A dental bus, which will visit the Isle of Wight in March, has been welcomed by a health watchdog, but the organisation says more needs to be done to fix the Island’s dentist crisis. Healthwatch Isle of Wight has revealed...

Walkers are being warned to avoid an area of promenade near Totland following a large cliff fall. The landslide happened yesterday (Thursday), as first reported by Island Echo, leaving tonnes of rock and soil strewn across the sea wall and...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has submitted written questions to the Government to ask what steps are being taken to tackle the international problem of ocean plastic pollution. Bob has previously discussed the problem of ‘nurdle’ pollution on Brook...

Brighter lights could be installed at Cowes Sports Football Club’s home ground, but the club insists the change will have less impact on its neighbours. The Wessex League Premier Division side, who play at Westwood Park in Reynolds Close, is...

The revetment between Sandown and Shanklin will be closed for up to 3 weeks from early next month, it has been confirmed. The Isle of Wight Council is to carry out essential improvement and safety works along the revetment from...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (23rd February 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 17277 £100.00 13406 £100.00 2929 £100.00 12578 £100.00 16488 £100.00 2664 £100.00 17746 £100.00 17274 £100.00 5650 £100.00 17660 £100.00 17988

Those living in rural parts of the Isle of Wight have expressed their growing anger about the service being offered by Calor Gas, with the company blaming regional supply issues and the ferries for delays. Residents living in areas such...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

There is continued misery for motorists as Island Roads confirms temporary traffic lights at Downend are to remain in place for at least another 3 weeks, with hopes of getting the junction back up and running before Easter. It was...

After spending the last 3 days at the vets, Daisy - who was hit by a car in Newport on Sunday night - has been allowed to go home. On Sunday 18th of February at around 17:30 long-term foster dog...