CONSULTATION OPENS ON ‘TOURISM TAX’ AS MP CALLS FOR LOCAL VIEWS
Joe Robertson MP is warning it could have significant implications for the Island’s visitor economy...
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS CAPTURE COLOURFUL RAINBOW DURING AFTERNOON WEATHER BREAK
PHOTOS: A bright and unexpected rainbow lit up the skies over the Isle of Wight earlier today, with Island Echo readers quick to capture the moment...
Read moreDetailsTOWN COUNCIL AGREES PRECEPT RISE TO FUND YOUTH SERVICES, TOILET ACCESS AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Sandown Town Council has unanimously agreed to increase its 2026-27 precept to £263.97 for a Band D property - up £23.50 a year, or 45p a week - to support local services, youth provision and infrastructure improvements.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT HOCKEY ROUND-UP: WINS FOR LADIES AND MEN AS ISLAND SIDES SHINE
Isle of Wight hockey teams enjoyed a busy weekend, recording wins for the Ladies, Men’s 1XI and Men’s 2XI, alongside battling performances elsewhere.
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE IN TUESDAY LUNCHTIME MISSION TO EAST COWES
BREAKING: A poorly individual is being flown directly to a mainland hospital thanks to the actions of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Read moreDetailsSUSPECTS ACCUSED OF JAYLA-JEAN MURDER FURTHER ARRESTED
BREAKING: A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, who were previously arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of 1-year-old Jayla-Jean Mclaren back in August, have been further arrested today (Tuesday) on suspicion of committing further offences.
Read moreDetailsCARE HOME RESIDENTS ENJOY FIRST TRIP IN BRAND NEW MINIBUS
Residents at Orchard House Care Home recently enjoyed a day out in the home’s brand new minibus, with visits to Costa Coffee and the popular Bear Café at Honor & Jeffrey Garden Centre on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsHOW LOCAL ISLE OF WIGHT MAKERS CAN USE CUSTOM WOVEN LABELS TO BOOST THEIR BRAND
Island makers are adjusting to changing buyer habits across the Isle of Wight. Clear presentation is becoming a practical tool for standing out in markets and shops. Walk through a local market on the Isle of Wight and the energy ...
Read moreDetailsEVERY ISLE OF WIGHT PRIMARY SCHOOL OFFERED FULLY-FUNDED TRIP TO LONDON
Every Primary School on the Isle of Wight has now completed a fully-funded day trip to London, made possible by local firm Diamond Adventures and supported by sponsors WightFibre and Red Funnel.
Read moreDetailsST FRANCIS CLASSROOM CRIMEWAVE ENDS WITH NAUGHTY BUS UNDER ARREST
A notorious storybook troublemaker was finally brought to justice this week after police were called in to investigate a series of messy crimes at St Francis Primary School in Ventnor.
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