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Dover-based Riley Marine Services Ltd have today (Thursday) announced their expression of interest in taking over Ryde Harbour and a second, undisclosed location on the Isle of Wight. At the tail end of 2018, it was announced that the Isle...

Blue Seas Protection, who are currently in a row with the Isle of Wight Council over a boat dumped on Ryde Beach, have been reminded of the legal requirements surrounding charity registration and the importance of being open with the...

The Isle of Wight Council have this week admitted that some motorists using the PaybyPhone app have been charged for overnight parking, despite the new £1 fee having not yet come into force. It was announced earlier this year that...

A teenage girl attempted to rob a shop in broad daylight brandishing a large kitchen knife earlier this afternoon (Monday). Police officers were called to Duffetts Stores on John Street in Ryde at around 12:45 following reports of the unnerving incident....

CCTV cameras across the Isle of Wight will cease to be actively monitored from Friday, the Isle of Wight Council have confirmed. Staff at the control room in Newport currently watch a bank of cameras 24 hours a day, 7...

A woman is being treated in hospital on the mainland after being 'crushed between 2 cars' on the Red Funnel car ferry this afternoon (Monday). Those on board the cross-Solent service between the Isle of Wight and Southampton have described...

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence following an incident at an address in Sandown last night (Thursday). Police received reports of a man with a weapon...

Motorists and residents alike face up to another 4 years of resurfacing disruption despite the Island Roads Core Investment Period coming to an end in just 12 months' time. Up until now Islanders have been led to believe that virtually...

The Isle of Wight Council are planning to effectively mothball the Island's only CCTV control room as part of their £600,000 a year PFI savings, Island Echo can reveal. At present, a specially trained team monitor the dozens of cameras dotted...

Central convenience in Upper St James' Street, Newport will close its doors for good on Easter Sunday. The decision has been taken to shut up shop in less than 2 weeks' time with the final day of trading confirmed as...