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A family from the Isle of Wight has spoken out in desperation as no suitable secondary school place has been found for their son. 4 schools have so far said they would not be able to cope with the needs...

An East Cowes pub is set to welcome al fresco diners across Easter weekend with the launch of a one-of-a-kind fish and chip shop. The newly refurbished Folly will be extending its current menu offering with the addition of a...

A rural church on the Isle of Wight is facing a challenge to raise £100,000 as it looks to repair its severely water-damaged tower. The community around All Saints Church, in Newchurch, has already had to stabilise its church tower,...

Theme Park Worldwide's Shawn and Charlotte The Cliffhanger rollercoaster, which thrilled thousands at Blackgang Chine for some 17 years, has been reopened this week in Margate. Islanders were alerted to a post by the YouTube channel Theme Park Worldwide after...

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has scored a major victory in its fight to win compensation for 1950s-born women affected by short-notice changes to their State Pension age, including 10,000 women here on the Isle of Wight....

Island Line has recruited more staff in a variety of roles as they look to improve efficiency on the Island's rail network. 4 new drivers have joined the team now that the service runs twice an hour, with more conductors...

The number of people looking to buy a house on the Isle of Wight has fallen by 32.7% in the last year, research has revealed. According to data collated by GetAgent.co.uk, the demand for property on the Island has dropped...

The coronation of King Charles III will be shown on a big screen at Osborne House next month. Islanders are being encouraged to grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a once-in-a-generation occasion with friends and family at the former Royal...

The planned reopening of The Sportsman's Rest in Porchfield has been pushed back, bringing yet more uncertainty for the rural pub. Locals were looking forward to the watering hole re-opening for the season last weekend, but the decision was taken...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that special educational needs (SEN) schooling will no longer be provided for children aged 5-11 at the Island Learning Centre in Newport. Confirming plans previously reported by Island Echo, the Council has withdrawn...