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Organisers of the Isle of Wight Story Festival are celebrating another successful year after crowds flocked to Newport for author readings, live theatre, music and book signings. The annual event returned to Quay Arts, running from Thursday 20th February to ...

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 - Tuesday 25th February 2025 "I appreciate this letter is written during a time ...

Ryde C have consolidated their lead at the top of Division 1 this week after their 8-2 victory over Havenstreet A. Their main rivals Ryde Rankers lost against Ryde A 6-4. Ryde C’s Paul Rainford was unbeaten and player of ...

Contentious plans to build a new seafront café on the site of a ‘half-built eyesore’ in an Isle of Wight village have been revised following objections. Hospitality business SE-View submitted updated plans for a café at Kingsmere on Lane End ...

Councillors have thrown their weight behind a motion seeking ‘categorical assurance’ that the Isle of Wight Council remains independent. At Wednesday night's Full Council meeting, members voted for Councillor Michael Lilley’s proposal defending the Council’s position as a ‘recognised stand-alone ...

Almost 80 Island sporting stars have been selected for the Isle of Wight Council’s Talented Athlete Scheme for 2025. Gifted sportsmen and women competing at county level or higher in a non-professional capacity receive support to help them progress within ...

Burger King has submitted a planning application to open a second Isle of Wight drive-thru restaurant - this time in the car park of Tesco Extra in Ryde. Rumours have been circulating for months about the potential for a drive-thru ...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones says investment in early intervention and better access to mental health services is key to cutting crime. Earlier this month Island Echo sat down with Donna Jones, Joe Robertson MP and Councillor Karen Lucioni ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (28th February 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11963 £100.00 13545 £100.00 18072 £100.00 10260 £100.00 15269 £100.00 15819 £100.00 3740 £100.00 18263 £100.00 14149 £100.00 15359 £100.00 17943

Councillors and the Island's MPs have put politics aside to unite in the fight against the Isle of Wight's main ferry operators, stating that the status quo can no longer continue. They may be divided on many issues, but the ...