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EXCLUSIVE: Ambulance crews on the Isle of Wight are said to be preparing to hold a symbolic vote of no confidence in their management amid growing anger over proposed shift changes, reduced vehicle numbers and mounting pressure on staff wellbeing.

EXCLUSIVE: One of the Island’s most prolific offenders was wrongly released from prison just 6 days into a 4-month sentence, going on to commit further offences within just 48 hours, Island Echo can exclusively reveal.

Weird and wonderful - but very much loved - scones are proving to be a popular hit at a new High Street café, which has opened up in the heart of Ryde. Sarakasi’s menu features a tempting variety of café...

HM Coastguard is keeping tight-lipped over major plans to reform the fourth emergency service, including introducing full-time Coastguards into rescue teams across the country. Island Echo understands that up to 600 new full-time staff are to be recruited nationwide to complement...

Pan Estate chip shop Ozze’s Plaice is now under new ownership, as Steve and Elvie Cooper take the reins from long-time owners Osman and Andrene Mehmet. The handover took place on Thursday (28th August), after a packed farewell evening on...

Ryde’s much-loved Busy Bee Garden Centre is to become part of the Blue Diamond Garden Centre group, Island Echo can exclusively reveal. Founded in 1987, Busy Bee has been a family-run business for decades under the ownership of Chris and...

A 52-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman and forcing her to take cocaine. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has launched an investigation into the shocking incident, which is said...

The Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, paid a visit to the Isle of Wight at the weekend, where he was seen enjoying an evening walk in Cowes. Sir Ephraim, who has held the role of Chief...

Island Echo has learnt that 6 out of 7 staff members recruited to the Isle of Wight Coroner’s Office over the past 5 years have quit their jobs, raising fresh questions about the service. The revelation comes amid ongoing scrutiny...

Something magical is on track for Blackgang Chine in 2026 as the Isle of Wight’s much-loved attraction announces the revival of a former Robin Hill family favourite. The ride will be familiar to fans of the former sister park, Robin...