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The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery £5,000 draw (29th March 2024) is… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 16534

Residents of Bluebell Meadows and St George’s Gate in Newport claim they have been ‘lied to’ and feel ‘let down’, having been promised cheap bills and houses which were economical to run - but the reality is much different. Despite...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They 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...

A Cowes man who is alleged to have caused grievous bodily harm with intent to another male, following an argument about parking, is to appear at the Isle of Wight Crown Court in May. Giovanni Turco, 53, of Laurel Estate...

East Dene in Bonchurch, the Grade II* listed former hotel, wedding venue, youth activity centre and school, has been put on the open market for £2.5million. The 7.8-acre property, described as a historic landmark marine villa with glorious sea views...

Isle of Wight residents have been getting their increased council tax bills for the year ahead — with some Islanders in for an eyewatering surprise. The cost of every town, parish and community council precept has been revealed for Islanders,...

Totland's Post Office will close at the end of April as a result of a decision by Royal Mail to stop collecting post and parcels, it has been announced. Island Community Ventures Ltd, which is owned by local charity Community...

The Red Arrows are set to put on a full display over Ryde and The Solent as part of the Isle of Wight's Armed Forces Day on Sunday 30th June. The event, to be held at Eastern Gardens on the...

Could your organisation support families to access exciting activities this Summer? If so, then why not join the Isle of Wight Council's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme... The programme provides enriching activities and healthy food to some of the...

Access to Bembridge from St Helens has been restored in time for the long Easter Bank Holiday weekend, as resurfacing works are temporarily paused on Kings Road. Earlier this month, Island Echo reported on the concerns of local residents and...