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Red Funnel hosted its 2nd Customer Forum of 2023 recently with a group of Island residents at Northwood House. The Customer Forums are an opportunity for Islanders to meet in person with senior members of Red Funnel’s Senior Leadership Team...

Police on the Isle of Wight have issued a Community Protection Warning Notice on the owners of yet another derelict building in Sandown. The building, located at the junction of Fitzroy Street and Station Avenue, has been used as a...

A motion of no confidence has been lodged against the current leader of the Isle of Wight Council — and could see the Conservatives returned to power. Councillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox has been in charge of the authority for the past...

62-year-old Kevin Miller, who was found driving whilst almost 5 times the drink drive limit - which is considered to be 1 of the highest readings seen on the Island - has avoided an immediate prison sentence. Miller, of Blackhouse...

A 40-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man who were both arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent at an address in Ventnor back in April have been released without charge. As previously reported by Island Echo Officers...

As the holiday season gets closer, the best places to holiday in the UK for EV (Electric Vehicle) drivers have been revealed, with the Isle of Wight in 14th place. EV charging platform Monta have reviewed the hotspots of EV...

If you’re involved in business on the Isle of Wight, don’t miss the opportunity to network with more than 60 exhibiting businesses and many more attendees at Expo 2023 at Ryde School tomorrow (Wednesday). Organised by the Isle of Wight...

The national development agency for culture and creativity has announced 8 new appointments to its South West Area Council, including the Isle of Wight's very own Julie Jones-Evans. From September, they will each play a crucial role in influencing the...

The owners of Shanklin Chine have defended their decision to go card only and decline payments of cash. When it was announced on their Facebook page Thursday last week (6th July), the decision was met with considerable backlash - with...

Mardi Gras returned to the streets of Ryde last Saturday (8th July) with a dazzling array of colour, music and performance. The annual extravaganza was yet another exhilarating and vibrant event that captivated audiences. This year's event, themed 'The Year...