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CHRISTMAS VILLAGE TO RETURN TO GUNWHARF QUAYS THIS FESTIVE PERIOD
Gunwharf Quays is set to welcome back its popular festive ‘Christmas Village’ attraction, with new activities added for 2023 following 2 successful years at the waterfront shopping outlet. For the 1st time, guests can enjoy access to cosy igloo-inspired seating...
Read moreDetailsWATER SUPPLIES THREATENED AGAIN WITH NORTHERN PARTS OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT AT RISK
Southern Water has revealed that it is struggling to fill reservoirs in northern parts of the Isle of Wight tonight (Thursday) due to the temporary shut down of its Testwood Water Supply Works in Southampton. Yet another water emergency is...
Read moreDetailsAPOLOGIA FROM APOLLO THEATRE A HIT WITH THE PUNTERS
I admit to having approached this production quite nervously, having taken such a dislike to the main character (Kristen or Kristin? – your proofreader couldn’t decide) when I read the play some time ago, that I was prepared for an...
Read moreDetailsMAN ATTACKED AND CARTIER WATCH STOLEN DURING SHOCK CARAVAN BURGLARY
Police are hunting for a group of men who burst into a caravan, seriously assaulted a man and stole his Cartier watch in Apse Heath during the early hours of this morning (Thursday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has...
Read moreDetailsWRATH OF STORM CIARAN CAPTURED IN PHOTOS AS ISLE OF WIGHT TAKES THE BRUNT
The damage and disruption caused by Storm Ciaran has been captured by Island Echo's reporters, with torrential downpours and severe gales having left the Isle of Wight battered and bruised. Overnight the storm moved in from the West, bringing with...
Read moreDetailsGREEN DAY, PET SHOP BOYS AND THE PRODIGY TO HEADLINE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 2024
It has been revealed that Green Day, Pet Shop Boys and The Prodigy will headline next year's Isle of Wight Festival, which will return to Seaclose Park between 20th-23rd June 2024. Organisers have announced a stellar line-up for 2024's event...
Read moreDetailsGBH WITH INTENT ARREST AFTER MAN SUFFERS FACIAL INJURIES IN VENTNOR ASSAULT
Police have cordoned off a bar in the centre of Ventnor following an assault late last night (Wednesday) which left a man with facial injuries. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Pier Street at 23:19 to reports...
Read moreDetailsSTORM CIARAN BATTERS THE ISLE OF WIGHT WITH GALE FORCE WINDS AND TORRENTIAL RAIN
Storm Ciaran has hit the Isle of Wight bringing severe gale-force winds and torrential rain to our shores, leading to yet more destruction across the Island. Trees have already been brought down, communities have lost power and coastal locations have...
Read moreDetailsPIER POWER OUTAGE HALTS FASTCAT SERVICES
A total loss of power to Ryde Pier has forced the suspension of Fastcat services to and from the Isle of Wight this morning (Thursday). The historic Ryde Pier has been plunged into darkness by Storm Ciaran, which means that...
Read moreDetailsMAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED AS STORM CIARAN APPROACHES THE SOUTH
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum has declared a major incident from midnight as Storm Ciaran moves in, bringing with it winds in excess of 80mph and further torrential downpours. Local authorities, emergency services and partner agencies...
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