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The man behind plans to transform the East Dene site in Bonchurch has once again put forward a planning application to renovate the historical site, just weeks after the previous application was scrapped. It was earlier this month - as ...

The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery £10,000 draw (29th December 2023) - the last of 2023 - is... Congratulations! Amount (£) Number £10,000.00 3629

Red Funnel has confirmed it will continue to run an amended vehicle ferry timetable both today (Friday) and again on 2nd January, extending the period of disruption for customers. The changes stem from necessary repair works taking longer than expected ...

The trial against a Sandown man accused of running over a traffic marshall at a car boot sale back in 2021 will now not be heard until September next year. 63-year-old Garry Oates - the chairman of local charity Blue ...

Island Echo dives into the many churches on the Isle of Wight that are dedicated to some rather obscure saints... Most churches are dedicated to saints we have heard of, for example, the 4 evangelists: Mathew, Mark, Luke and John. Otherwise, ...

A search for an object seen floating in the sea off Sandown has been scaled up as darkness descends this evening (Thursday), with multiple resources from HM Coastguard now involved in the operation.  2 Coastguard Rescue Teams, Sandown & Shanklin ...

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 – 20th December 2023 "The town of Yarmouth needs regeneration as a result of ...

Police on the Isle of Wight are hunting for 30-year-old Nino Cavanagh, who is wanted in connection with an assault in Ventnor. Cavanagh, of no fixed abode, is sought following an incident on 12th November. Officers have been conducting extensive ...

The UAE is the perfect environment for a thriving automotive market, considered one of the largest in North Africa and the Middle East. In particular, Dubai's auto market is characterized by a consistently high demand for luxury cars and a ...

A brand new Turkish barber has opened up in Ryde, ready for all your hairstyling needs. Class Barber - located on High Street near to Ryde Kebab House - is open 7 days a week between 09:00-19:00 Monday to Saturday, ...