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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...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (4th August 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14913 £100.00 13950 £100.00 14728 £100.00 17594 £100.00 17036 £100.00 3177 £100.00 11343 £100.00 16038 £100.00 2535 £100.00 14983 £100.00 12237

Essential tree safety works are set to start next month along part of the Newport to Cowes cycleway. The Isle of Wight Council has identified around 60 trees infected with Ash dieback disease that are in need of urgent attention...

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...

Monday 24th July – Friday 28th July 2023 • Mark Paul Curtin, 61, of Slade Road in Ryde pleaded guilty to 3 counts of benefit fraud. He was ordered to pay £5,405.55 compensation and was made subject to a 12-month...

A convicted sex offender who forgot to notify Police of his new bank card could be heading to prison after breaching his suspended prison sentence. Luke Targett, 60, of Bonchurch Shute in Ventnor pleaded guilty to failing to comply with...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 3rd August 2023 "Earlier this year I looked through Wightlink's (WL) latest set...

A 'tidal wave' struck West Wight half a century ago, creating devastation in Yarmouth and Norton. The wave swept holidaymakers' belongings from the beach at Norton; the sea broke over the breakwater in Yarmouth harbour and the Yarmouth to Lymington...

It’s a picture that provides the clearest evidence – that when it comes to the RNLI at Cowes being female is categorically no bar to any role in the organisation. Whether it's boat crew, shore crew, launch authority, plant operator,...