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Entries to the Island’s gardening competition Wight in Bloom have rocketed since last year. Wight in Bloom has seen a 27% growth in entries this year as nearly 100 individuals, groups and businesses have entered their horticultural hard work across...

As local NHS services head into a very busy weekend, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s medical director is asking for help to keep urgent and emergency care available for people with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. The hospital is asking...

A former Isle of Wight primary school is up for sale — with offers now being invited. Unconditional bids are being accepted for the former home of Yarmouth Primary School now that pupils have moved down the road to Freshwater....

A project to install 85 metres of modern safety railings that complement Ventnor’s historic character has been completed by Island Roads. Island Roads worked closely with the Isle of Wight Council’s conservation officer to agree a scheme to replace the...

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded BAE Systems a 10-year contract worth £270million to support the Royal Navy’s 3 main radar systems, securing hundreds of jobs including at their Island base in Cowes. The contract replaces a number of...

48-year-old Lee Pitcher from Ryde pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words to cause harassment, alarm or distress at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court yesterday (Tuesday) following an incident back in February. Prosecuting, Ann Smout said that...

Island Echo always welcome letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 13th June 2023 "There are some concerns relating to access for individuals and...

A relentless pursuit of criminals, exceptional local policing and putting victims first – this is how policing across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be delivered under changes announced by Chief Constable Scott Chilton. Since he took up the...

The 1st scheduled train chugged its way from Cowes to Newport on this day some 161 years ago. On 14th June 1862, a Precursor locomotive - hauling 3 laurel and bunting bedecked carriages - made the 1st ever scheduled railway...

Following the launch of the Farming in Protected Landscapes grant programme by the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team in July 2021, a 2nd successful year has produced a series of 22 funded projects covering over 2,680...