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A Newport man who was stopped by Police after they thought he had committed a traffic offence was found to be driving whilst under the influence of cannabis, a court has heard. Oliver Attrill, 32, of Blackwater Road in Newport,...

An objection has been lodged against plans for an ale house in an Isle of Wight town, but discussions have been taking place about how to ease local concern. 1 close neighbour fears the proposed Island Life Craft Ale House,...

19 Islanders taking part in the Scouts' Jamboree in South Korea are being moved to emergency hotel accomodation amid a 35c heatwave. As previously reported by Island Echo, 15 young people aged between 14 and 18 have flown out to...

Red Funnel is celebrating the 88th anniversary of the ‘Red Funnel’ brand name in 2023 and has launched a new heritage driving trail on the Island to mark the occasion. Although the company was officially formed in 1861, it wasn't...

Large community and religious WhatsApp groups are being targeted by scammers who infiltrate them to try and deceive their members into sending them money. Since January of this year, 268 people have reported falling victim to this scam. The fraud...

CG's Café has opened on the former site of the Cornerstop Café on Orchard Street by Newport Bus Station. It is a new venture from Callum Grant who, along with his family, has been busy renovating and redecorating the space...

The Pier2Pier Sea Swim due to take place on Saturday 5th August 2023 has been cancelled due to a bad weather forecast. As previously reported by Island Echo, local weather forecaster IW Met Service issued a yellow warning for wind...

4 apprentices from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were among 200 paramedic apprentices from across England who officially graduated from University of Cumbria last week. Lynsey Groves, Kenny Wilson, Adam Nordell and Steve Smith graduated alongside colleagues from 6...

The Foot Therapy Centre based in Newport is to close later this month after 'keeping people on their feet' for some 17 years. The business was opened in 2006 by Kiren Dhillon. Over the years many friendships have been made,...

In a major boost for young people, more than £3million will be given to renovate an eyesore building in Sandown and turn it into a youth hub. The Isle of Wight Council will receive a total of £3,110,090 to renovate...