ABH ARREST AFTER EARLY HOURS DOMESTIC INCIDENT IN EAST COWES
A man in his 30s has been arrested by Police on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an incident on a residential street in East Cowes this morning (Friday). Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were...
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PIER 2 PIER SWIM CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER – AGAIN
The Pier2Pier Sea Swim due to take place on Saturday 5th August 2023 has been cancelled due to a bad weather forecast. As previously reported by Island Echo, local weather forecaster IW Met Service issued a yellow warning for wind...
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NEWPORT PODIATRY PRACTICE CLOSING AFTER 17 YEARS DUE TO LACK OF LOCAL PODIATRISTS
The Foot Therapy Centre based in Newport is to close later this month after 'keeping people on their feet' for some 17 years. The business was opened in 2006 by Kiren Dhillon. Over the years many friendships have been made,...
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£3.1MILLION ALLOCATED TO IMPROVE YOUTH FACILITIES IN SANDOWN
In a major boost for young people, more than £3million will be given to renovate an eyesore building in Sandown and turn it into a youth hub. The Isle of Wight Council will receive a total of £3,110,090 to renovate...
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TREE SAFETY WORKS ON SECTION OF NEWPORT TO COWES CYCLE TRACK TO BEGIN NEXT MONTH
Essential tree safety works are set to start next month along part of the Newport to Cowes cycleway. The Isle of Wight Council has identified around 60 trees infected with Ash dieback disease that are in need of urgent attention...
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DISPERSAL ORDER ISSUED AS POLICE DEAL WITH ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR DURING COWES WEEK
Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary have issued a dispersal order in Cowes as they continue to tackle anti-social behaviour during Cowes Week. Police have plans in place to ensure that those who want to make the most...
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ROYAL NAVY RETURN TO THE ISLAND TO PROVIDE GUARD SHIP COVER AT COWES WEEK REGATTA
The Royal Navy is providing guard ship cover at Cowes Week 2023, with both HMS Tyne and HMS Puncher currently docked just off the coast of the North Wight. The presence of a Guard Ship is a tradition dating back...
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NATIONAL AWARD NOMINATION FOR USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN SUPPORTING WELLBEING OF OLDER PEOPLE
The innovative use of virtual reality (VR) headsets in the care of older people at Sevenacres Mental Health Unit at St Mary’s Hospital is up for a national award. Afton Ward, an inpatient mental health ward at St Mary’s Hospital,...
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VISIT ISLE OF WIGHT RECOGNISED IN NATIONAL TOURISM DMO REVIEW
A recommendation that England’s tourism DMO (Destination Management Organisation) landscape be transformed to work in a more joined-up way with partners has seen a major step forward for the company that works to promote the Island, Visit Isle of Wight....
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“SOMETHING MORE HAS TO BE DONE TO PROTECT FERRIES FROM EV FIRES”
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 - 27th July 2023 "Another fire onboard a car carrier following what is believed...
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