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The Isle of Wight has declared an urgent need for ocean recovery, recognising its importance in the fight against climate change. Earlier this week, the Isle of Wight Council became the latest local authority to pass the ‘Motion for the...

In our 6th and final edition of Isle of Wight pubs, Island Echo examines a few of the once plentiful hostelries of the seaside town of Ventnor. As Ventnor grew in population and popularity over the course of the 19th...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is warning residents about the dangers of lithium batteries following a rise in serious and fatal incidents across the country. Lithium batteries can be found in cars, bikes, scooters, laptops,...

More bikes in more locations across the Island will ensure that more residents will have access to a rental bike making it easier to travel in a greener, healthier way. The bikes were already available at 47 bays, but people...

The Isle of Wight's Charlie Panayi has received a special industry award, marking his role as a 'jolly good person' in the estate agency sector. The annual Agents Giving Fundraising Champions of the Year Awards 2023 were held at Epsom...

A major milestone in the restoration of a century-old Daimler CK bus has been reached at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum in Ryde. The engine of the rare vehicle, DL 5084, was recently started and run for the first...

RMT members have voted to reject an offer from Southern Vectis which would have seen a 10% pay increase, opening up the possibility of industrial action. RMT's Lead Officer and representatives previously held talks with Southern Vectis and after the...

Yo! is to open a brand new sushi kiosk within Tesco Extra in Ryde next month, it has been confirmed. The manned food-to-go counter, which is set to open in August, will bring restaurant quality, made-to-order Yo! sushi to the...

Sandown Town Councillor Emily Brothers has urged the Isle of Wight Council to revisit funding cuts to domestic abuse services, just over a week after WightDASH, a charity that served the Island for some 32 years, announced they would close...

A local social enterprise and fostering provider, Five Rivers Child Care, has opened its new office hub on the Isle of Wight. The Hub will provide local training, events, and support space for the growing community of foster carers, helping...