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The Isle of Wight’s largest solar farm has been approved to provide energy for future generations. On Tuesday (5th September), the green light was given to the Barnfield Solar Farm on the outskirts of Yarmouth, which would be able to...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule...

The Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police have been increasing operational focus on those driving while impaired as part of a national campaign run by the National Police Chiefs' Council...

The Department for Education has been inspecting 4 Isle of Wight schools to rule out the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete - known as RAAC. Last week Island Echo reported that no schools on the Isle of Wight are...

The Isle of Wight Council's Statement of Licensing Policy is up for consideration with interested parties urged to get involved. The Council, as the licensing authority, is inviting local people and businesses to comment on its draft licensing policy —...

The former Phones4U building 2 landmark buildings in the heart of Newport's conservation area have undergone remarkable transformations. Major renovations of the former Phones 4U shop at the junction of St James' Street and the High Street, and the Halifax...

Supermarket bosses are splashing the cash at Tesco Extra in Ryde with plans to resurface the car park. Contractors are set to move in next month - ahead of the busy run up to Christmas - to carry out the...

The Heights Leisure Centre in Sandown is still open despite the presence of concrete which has been the cause of 100 school closures across England. The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is present...

Questions remain over a disputed piece of land adjacent to St Blasius Academy in Shanklin, although the organisation which runs the school has offered 'a warm invitation to organised groups' to use the playing field. As exclusively reported by Island...

Bembridge Harbour is to be put up for sale in the very near future, it has been confirmed to Island Echo. Rumours came to light over the weekend that the harbour was being put on the open market, sparking interest...