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A Newport woman who was stopped in her vehicle by Police just a short distance from her home was found to be under the influence of cannabis at the time. Jennifer Clark, 46, of West Street in Newport, pleaded guilty...

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 - 7th June 2023 "I would like to send a thank you message to...

The Isle of Wight will feature in an episode of the BBC's Great Coastal Railway Journeys next Wednesday (14th June) as presenter Michael Portillo rides the Island's mainline railway. The episode will see Portillo start in Southampton before travelling by...

This summer, English Heritage is encouraging its visitors to explore England’s historic sites using the 5 senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell, in a bid to help them connect more deeply with the past. To provide inspiration, the...

The official traffic plan for this year’s Isle of Wight Festival has been confirmed ahead of next week's sell-out event. The Isle of Wight Council, Island Roads and Hampshire Constabulary have once again been working closely with festival organisers to...

A Somerset man who took a car from an address in Newport before crashing it on The Downs has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking. Daniel McCarthy, 22, of Priest Row in Wells, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking when...

The Cedars Pub in Wootton has received a 1 out of 5 food hygiene rating after inspectors found multiple issues including signs of mold growth inside the ice machine, raw meat being stored next to bread and an electric fly...

An Isle of Wight primary school is again facing the threat of closure - a week after parents’ fears were allayed. The Isle of Wight Council has been toying with the future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School (C+R) since...

Ventnor's iconic The Royal Hotel looks set to change hands as it has been put on the open market for an undisclosed sum. Specialist business property advisor, Christie & Co, are responsible for the sale of the grand hotel, which...

A total of 10 businesses have been awarded an IOW Green Tourism Award, managed by Visit Isle of Wight. The IOW Green Tourism Award, which launched last month, aims to celebrate Island businesses that are making every effort to reduce...