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The project to rebuild and re-open Belgrave Road in Ventnor has been shortlisted for another national industry award. The work – delivered by Island Roads with local companies Stoneham Construction and Corefix alongside international engineering consultants Atkins - has been...

An absolutely gorgeous sunrise over the Isle of Wight features in this week's Readers' Gallery, alongside many other seasonal shots. Apologies for the lack of a gallery last week! Sunset over Cowes From East Cowes Seafront ~ Photo credit Trina...

Focusing on older adults and people with disabilities, the Isle of Wight Council's recommissioned independent living advice and guidance offer aims to help people to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Led by the Isle of Wight...

As part of our Isle of Wight Railways series, Island Echo examines the various plans put forward at the turn of the 20th century to connect the Isle of Wight to the mainland through a railway tunnel. The 1st proposal...

60-year-old David Tickner from Newport is to appear at the Crown Court later this month accused of several historic offences against a young boy. Tickner, of Cook Avenue in Newport, stood before Magistrates on Tuesday morning (4th April) facing a total...

A main road on the Isle of Wight will get new safety measures thanks to a multi-million-pound injection of Government cash. The Isle of Wight Council has been successful in its bid to the Department for Transport's Safer Roads Fund...

It was no April Fool’s joke this month in Hampshire and here on the Isle of Wight, with Premium Bonds holders picking up some of the biggest prizes on offer in the monthly prize draw. 1 winner from the area...

The spectacular falconry displays at Robin Hill have been so well received that private experiences are now also being offered. Hosted by 1 of the knowledgeable, qualified falconers, this extraordinary experience will see intimate groups of up to 8 people...

Hartford Care, which manages Highfield Nursing Home in Ryde, Springfield Nursing Home in Shanklin and The Elms care home in Bembridge, has been named 1 of the top recommended care companies for the 8th consecutive year. Recognising the most highly...

John Winthrop 4 ships – the Arbella, the Talbot, The Jewel and the Ambrose – left Yarmouth on 8th April 1630 on a famous voyage, carrying Puritan emigrants bound for America. The fleet – led by John Winthrop – consisted...