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Current and past employees of the Isle of Wight Council and affiliated Island bodies are buoyant following the advice that the latest estimated value of the Isle of Wight Pension Fund has risen to more than £750,000,000 — enough to...

Local animal charity Friends of the Animals is looking for help in rehoming 2 pairs of dogs. Star and Luna are 10-year-old Cocker Spaniel sisters who have both been vaccinated, groomed and have had dental checks. Both dogs are very...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says that Wightlink's apology for cancelling services on Friday is 'frankly not good enough', given their increasingly poor record of reliability. As first reported by Island Echo, the cross-Solent operator cancelled a number of...

Voluntary and community organisations providing education and learning opportunities for adults on the Island are invited to bid for grant funding of a share of £25,000. The Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community Learning Service has set out a new...

Hundreds of young cancer survivors from across the UK are looking forward to inspirational sailing adventures from East Cowes Marina this Summer, as the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is set for its biggest year yet. The nationwide charity will support...

From late-May into July families, Islanders are being called on to take part in an annual stag beetle survey - the Great Stag Hunt - which has been run by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) for over...

People on the Island are reminded that there are ways to get treatment and support for alcohol and drugs, and with the right support, it’s possible to improve health and wellbeing. Alcohol and drugs treatment and support is accessible to...

A whole 18 months after violent storms caused a 35-metre section of Ventnor's Eastern Esplanade to collapse into the sea, the public were able to enjoy their first stroll along the newly reopened promenade on Friday (24th May). The safety...

Islanders will be given the opportunity to quiz candidates standing in the forthcoming General Election ahead of polling day when hustings events are held in Ryde and Newport next month. Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer – the...

The seaside town of Ventnor will be further isolated for a total of 11 days following the announcement that sewer works are to be undertaken at The Graben next month. The Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads have been...