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New data analysis has revealed a marked increase in the price of ferry travel for both Wightlink and Red Funnel, even with inflation taken into consideration. Ferry prices, which have long horrified Island residents, businesses and visitors, have been scrutinised...

The Isle of Wight Council has made moves to say that it doesn't support plans for the banning of cyclists on the Sandown to Shanklin after discussions around protecting other revetment users. As first reported by Island Echo, proposals to...

Local dignitaries gathered at Barton Manor Estate this morning (Monday) to witness the swearing-in of the new High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight. Those present at the invitation-only event in East Cowes included Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon, Island MP...

Ryde School welcomed an unannounced visit from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for a progress monitoring inspection last month - and are pleased to say that the inspectors found the school to be compliant in all areas. As previously reported...

MP Bob Seely has written to Health Secretary Steve Barclay seeking government support to help improve dental access on the Isle of Wight. Mr Seely is calling for action to address what he says is an acute shortfall in NHS...

NHS England South East’s Medical Director is reminding Islanders not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions if they are due ahead of the Easter break.  Every bank holiday the NHS 111 phone service sees huge increases in...

Isle of Wight pub, The Red Lion, is celebrating after winning recognition in the latest round-up of Michelin Guide eateries. The Red Lion in Freshwater prides itself on offering quality food and drink in a country pub, where the log...

The new £4.5million Freshwater and Yarmouth C of E Primary School was officially opened last week, with pupils taking centre stage. The building was formally opened with an act of collective worship led by pupils and the Bishop of Portsmouth....

Owners of a West Wight caravan park will face legal action over the unlicensed cutting down of trees in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nearly 2 years ago. Mature oak trees were felled at the Silver Glades Caravan Park,...

A revised timetable is to be in operation on Wightlink's Fishbourne-Portsmouth route on 3 days next week.  Essential maintenance on the berth at Fishbourne will mean that on 4th, 5th and 6th April a revised timetable will be in operation....