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Discussions are being held to consider banning all cyclists from using the revetment between Sandown and Shanklin over concerns for the safety of pedestrians. The Revetment Working Party, formed of members from all 3 Bay area councils (Shanklin, Sandown and...

A 17-year-old boy was arrested by Police at the ferry terminal in Fishbourne yesterday (Thursday) less than an hour after failing his driving test and allegedly becoming abusive towards the examiner. It's understood that the teenager travelled across to the...

A Pan Community FC player who allegedly kicked an opponent in the face during a match last weekend has been permanently banned from the club. The grossly unsportsmanlike behaviour occurred after the player - who Island Echo is not naming...

A man wanted for alleged drug offences in Poland has been located living on the Isle of Wight almost 3 years after a European warrant was issued for his arrest. 32-year-old Krzysztof Mieczyslaw Pruszynski was apprehended by Hampshire & Isle...

An Isle of Wight police officer has been arrested and suspended from duty as part of a criminal investigation into their conduct, Island Echo can exclusively reveal. It's understood that the local officer - who is not being named by...

57-year-old Vincent Charles Roberts, who was found by Police working in a Newport corner shop whilst hiding out on the Isle of Wight, has been found guilty of 8 counts of committing a prohibited act with someone suffering from a...

A serving prisoner attempted to cause maximum disruption by climbing onto the roof of HMP Isle of Wight over the weekend.  The unnamed prisoner somehow gained access to the roof of the Category B prison in Newport - thought to...

Supermarket chain Iceland is to permanently close its Newport store next month, in what is yet another blow for the Island's county town. Just weeks after news broke that H&M was shutting up shop, it can now be revealed that Iceland will...

Military personnel from the Royal Air Force are being given a crash course in how to fight fires in preparation for any strike action by fire crews across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With the Fire Brigades Union voting...

Network Rail is set to replace the bridge decks at both Park Road and Rink Road in Ryde, forcing the closure of both roads for around 5 months. It is hoped that the works, which will see the overbridge decks...