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A local choir is aiming to raise funds for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance – inviting members of the public whose lives have been touched by the air ambulance service throughout its 16-year history. Former patients, their ...

Speedway supporters on the Isle of Wight are being invited to attend a public meeting this week to hear the latest on the sport’s future, with organisers set to outline targets for both the 2025 and 2026 seasons amid ongoing ...

Ryde Town Council has announced £20,000 of brand new funding along with a brand new strategic partnership for the Ryde Information and Support Service (RISS). RISS is going from strength to strength with the increased funding ensuring the service will ...

Affordable ferries, wider powers for the Isle of Wight Council and millions of pounds of extra funding are some of newly elected council leader Phil Jordan’s most pressing priorities. Speaking out following last week's knife-edge leadership vote, the head of ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is calling for urgent action to scrap Part 3 of the Government’s draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill, warning it poses the biggest threat to environmental protections in a generation. The Trust says ...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has revealed that its financial support has seen a large section of Newport’s high street buildings restored, transforming the look and feel for residents and visitors alike. The Isle of Wight Council’s Planning Enforcement Strategy ...

Geospatial technologies have quietly transformed the way we make sense of the world. Whether it's mapping deforestation, monitoring crop health, or planning smarter cities, these tools give us a clearer view of our planet and a better chance at protecting ...

64-year-old Terry Lewis has been jailed for 17 months after firing an air rifle during a row with his neighbours over loud music. Lewis, of no fixed abode but previously of New Road in Brading, was found guilty of possessing ...

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 - 20th May 2025 "On the issue of struggling tourism, I don’t believe it’s ...

Former AFC Wootton manager Dan Partridge has become first team manager at Brading Town FC with Josh Woodnutt taking on the reserve side. Brading Town FC have said: "After moving to the Island at 15, Brading was the first team ...