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Emergency services are attending a crash in which a car has ended up on its roof at Niton Undercliff this morning (Saturday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service mobilised 2 appliances from Newport and Ventnor to the scene...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight will bask in glorious sunshine next week with the mercury expected to reach up 30c by Wednesday. Summer will return for the first time since the lockdown restrictions were eased, according to local forecasters IW Met...
Read moreDetailsRyde Inshore Rescue went to the aid of 2 persons in the water off Lee-on-Solent this morning (Friday). The volunteer lifeboat crew were initially called into action at just before 10:00 when they were tasked by Solent Coastguard to conduct...
Read moreDetailsIslanders have been thanked for the vital role they have played in the development of the NHSX coronavirus app, which has now been abandoned by the Government. As previously reported by Island Echo, the Government has announced the end of...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight NHS Trust has made several changes around the St Mary's Hospital site, which includes the introduction of social distancing stewards. since the change in Government guidance around face masks and face coverings came into force on Monday...
Read moreDetailsFreshwater Bay by Dean Rayner A photobook featuring stunning images on the Isle of Wight has been donated to Mountbatten for patients and visitors to enjoy. The book showcases photos taken by Dean Rayner, of Newport, who took them on...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight businesses in need of financial support should look at two new funding streams says MP Bob Seely. Mr Seely - who has been in regular contact with the Isle of Wight business community since the beginning of...
Read moreDetailsA gradual relaxing of lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures will now take place as the Government lowers the COVID Alert Level from 4 to 3. The UK's chief medical officers recommended the downgrade earlier today and it has now...
Read moreDetailsThere are some great poker movie scenes out there, full of dramatic tension, lucky plays and sparkling dialogue. Poker is a versatile game, capable of showing tension or comedy, celebration or crippling loss. The same emotions play out in real...
Read moreDetailsThe Rural Business Awards, supported by Amazon, has announced a new format for this year and extended the deadline for entries for businesses on the Isle of Wight. Due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis, the awards will be...
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