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The Pier2Pier Sea Swim due to take place on Saturday 5th August 2023 has been cancelled due to a bad weather forecast. As previously reported by Island Echo, local weather forecaster IW Met Service issued a yellow warning for wind...

4 apprentices from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service were among 200 paramedic apprentices from across England who officially graduated from University of Cumbria last week. Lynsey Groves, Kenny Wilson, Adam Nordell and Steve Smith graduated alongside colleagues from 6...

The Foot Therapy Centre based in Newport is to close later this month after 'keeping people on their feet' for some 17 years. The business was opened in 2006 by Kiren Dhillon. Over the years many friendships have been made,...

In a major boost for young people, more than £3million will be given to renovate an eyesore building in Sandown and turn it into a youth hub. The Isle of Wight Council will receive a total of £3,110,090 to renovate...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (4th August 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14913 £100.00 13950 £100.00 14728 £100.00 17594 £100.00 17036 £100.00 3177 £100.00 11343 £100.00 16038 £100.00 2535 £100.00 14983 £100.00 12237

Essential tree safety works are set to start next month along part of the Newport to Cowes cycleway. The Isle of Wight Council has identified around 60 trees infected with Ash dieback disease that are in need of urgent attention...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

Monday 24th July – Friday 28th July 2023 • Mark Paul Curtin, 61, of Slade Road in Ryde pleaded guilty to 3 counts of benefit fraud. He was ordered to pay £5,405.55 compensation and was made subject to a 12-month...

A convicted sex offender who forgot to notify Police of his new bank card could be heading to prison after breaching his suspended prison sentence. Luke Targett, 60, of Bonchurch Shute in Ventnor pleaded guilty to failing to comply with...

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 – 3rd August 2023 "Earlier this year I looked through Wightlink's (WL) latest set...