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The Isle of Wight has long been a popular destination for both tourists and locals seeking a more relaxed pace of life. For residents, leisure time traditionally meant spending afternoons at the beach, enjoying outdoor activities like walking or cycling, ...

Councillor Phil Jordan has clung on to his role as Leader of the Isle of Wight Council for another 12 months, thanks to a casting vote by Councillor Ian Dore. At tonight's Full Council meeting, Cllr Jordan was re-elected as ...

Poundland look set to close their High Street store in Cowes later this year, Island Echo understands. It is understood that staff were told of the news earlier this week, with the store set to close for the final time at ...

A swan was rescued from the banks of an Isle of Wight river earlier this week after becoming entangled in a discarded fishing hook and line. The incident on the River Medina was first highlighted via a local Facebook group, ...

The new chair of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council, Vix Lowthion, has said it's an 'incredible honour' to be elected at such an 'exciting' time in local government. Taking over from Councillor Martin Oliver at NCCC’s annual meeting, Councillor Vix ...

The Isle of Wight Council has made a U-turn on a decision to cut funding for Isle of Wight community pantries, described as fantastic news for those dependent on them. Household Support Fund 7 (HSF) investment worth £295,000 has been ...

Wight Tri’s Helen Scholes delivered a heroic performance at the Nottingham National Water Sports Centre last weekend (Saturday 18th May), securing automatic qualification for the 2026 European Sprint Triathlon Championships. Competing in a sprint triathlon qualifier, Scholes completed a 750m ...

A 2-car crash is causing delays on the main road into East Cowes this afternoon (Wednesday). Emergency service personnel were first called to the scene on Whippingham Road near the junction with Beatrice Avenue at around 15:50 following reports of ...

A field of 50 riders took to the Isle of Wight roads last weekend (Sunday 18th May) for the Wightlink IOW Classic - Round 2 of the South League Series and a key Regional A race on the calendar. Held ...

Ventnor Youth FC hosted its largest-ever tournament last weekend, welcoming 29 teams to Watcombe Bottom for 2 full days of football in the sunshine. Now in its 3rd year, the annual tournament has continued to grow, bringing together boys and ...