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EXCLUSIVE: A suspected outbreak of the contagious skin condition Scabies has resulted in the temporary closure of the Isle of Wight College's beauty therapy rooms. Island Echo received reports earlier today (Wednesday) that students studying beautician courses had been sent home due to the...

EXCLUSIVE: Multiple pumps used to protect homes from flooding have failed at a Ryde pumping station, resulting in emergency temporary measures being put in place that are set to last at least three months, Island Echo can exclusively reveal. Three large-scale, specifically built pumps...

EXCLUSIVE: The sea wall that stretches around Ryde Harbour has partially collapsed this evening resulting in a closure of the pathway. A section of the harbour wall on the Solent side has fallen away and dropped around 1ft, with the...

EXCLUSIVE: Roadworks which have caused months of disruption in Ryde are set to continue for around another 4 weeks, Southern Water have confirmed to IslandEcho.  Motorists have been hindered by temporary traffic lights and a poor road surface on St...

EXCLUSIVE: Premier Inn, one of the countries leading hotel chains, is set to open a new hotel in Lake on the outskirts of Sandown, Island Echo can exclusively reveal. Work is underway on a planning application to bring a new...

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Immigration officers have arrested one person following a raid at a popular takeaway in Cowes this afternoon (Thursday).  Around 9 Home Office officials descended on Totties Fish and Chips in Cowes High Street at around 15:30, entering the property...

UPDATED: A 99p store is set to take over the former HMV premises in Newport High Street, IslandEcho can exclusively reveal. The chain, 99p Stores Limited, has over 200 stores nationwide and will open their first Isle of Wight shop...

EXCLUSIVE: The Isle of Wight played host to a number of celebrities this weekend including one not-so-legendary rocker. British singer-songwriter Katy B was spotted in Cowes on Friday in her luxury white Range Rover as she parked near to The...

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: A mother and her young daughter had a lucky escape yesterday (Sunday) after their family car caught fire just minutes after leaving their home in Upper Ventnor. Mum-of-two Ali Starling has been left shaken by the incident, which...

EXCLUSIVE: Workers at one of the Island's largest employers, GKN Aerospace, are facing the possibility of losing their jobs should they not sign a new contract being imposed by the company, Island Echo can exclusively reveal.  Following numerous tip-offs from disgruntled members of...