CONFIRMED: PRIMARY PROVISION TO BE CUT FROM ISLAND LEARNING CENTRE
The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that special educational needs (SEN) schooling will no longer be provided for children aged 5-11 at the Island Learning Centre in Newport. Confirming plans previously reported by Island Echo, the Council has withdrawn...
Read moreDetailsHOMES WITHOUT POWER AFTER UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL FIRE IN LAKE
An underground fire on a residential road in Lake has prompted a response from firefighters and electrical engineers this morning (Tuesday). 2 appliances from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, 1 from Shanklin and 1 from Ryde,...
Read moreDetails14-YEAR-OLD ISLANDER AMONG THOSE CHARGED UNDER ARCHAIC VAGRANCY ACT
A Freedom of Information request has revealed that an archaic law which is being phased out by the Government is still being used to prosecute people, including a 14-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight. The Observer has reported this...
Read moreDetailsSHOCK ANALYSIS REVEALS 87% INCREASE IN ISLAND FERRY PRICES OVER THE PAST DECADE
New data analysis has revealed a marked increase in the price of ferry travel for both Wightlink and Red Funnel, even with inflation taken into consideration. Ferry prices, which have long horrified Island residents, businesses and visitors, have been scrutinised...
Read moreDetailsPOOCH AND PENSIONER ARE MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN
Octogenarian Angie Langslow and her ageing companion Oscar are living proof that there’s always the perfect partner out there - no matter what your time of life. Shortly after the death of her husband Brian, Angie was teamed up with...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL DOESN’T SUPPORT SHANKLIN-SANDOWN REVETMENT CYCLE BAN
The Isle of Wight Council has made moves to say that it doesn't support plans for the banning of cyclists on the Sandown to Shanklin after discussions around protecting other revetment users. As first reported by Island Echo, proposals to...
Read moreDetailsGIANT CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT AT ISLAND RIDING CENTRE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR WIGHT HORSE CIC
A fundraiser to support Wight Horse CIC in providing free horse riding and stable management activities for children and young adults on the Island will be held this Easter. GG's Bar, Restaurant and Arena at the Island Riding Centre will...
Read moreDetailsISLAND RSPCA APPOINTS NEW WILDLIFE CO-ORDINATOR AT GODSHILL ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE
Globetrotting animal welfare expert "delighted" to be back on the Island. Louise joins the team at the Godshill Animal Rescue Centre having racked up a wealth of animal welfare experience in the UK, Africa, Asia and, briefly, Central America and...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AS AN AGE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER
The Isle of Wight Council has been recognised as an Age Friendly Employer - 3 years after signing a special charter. It was in 2020 that he Isle of Wight Council signed the Age Friendly Charter — a commitment to...
Read moreDetailsSCOTTISH SINGER ALASDAIR ROBERTS TO PLAY MEDINA BOOKSHOP NEXT SATURDAY
The intimate surrounds of Medina Bookshop in Cowes will play host to acclaimed Scottish musician Alasdair Roberts next Saturday (8th April). Following 2 sell-out shows in London this month, the Glasgow-based singer and guitarist is touring the UK in support...
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