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ISLAND ECHO GOES UNDERWATER WITH WIGHT DOLPHINS AT WEST WIGHT SPORTS CENTRE
Wight Dolphins opened up one of their regular Try Dive sessions at West Wight Sports Centre to Island Echo, offering a first-hand experience of breathing beneath the surface.
Read moreDetails60 YEARS AGO RYDE-COWES RAILWAY CLOSED AFTER ALMOST A CENTURY OF SERVICE
The Isle of Wight’s main cross-Island railway between Ryde and Cowes closed for good on 21st February 1966, ending almost a century of service.
Read moreDetailsRYDE FIRE STATION TO OPEN DOORS FOR COMMUNITY OPEN DAY IN APRIL
Residents are being invited to attend a community open day at Ryde Fire Station in April, where firefighters will showcase the wide range of emergency response work carried out across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsPLANS FOR 3 ACCESSIBLE PARKING BAYS AT RYDE WATERSIDE POOL SUBMITTED
Planning application submitted to create 3 disabled parking bays at Waterside Pool in Ryde.
Read moreDetailsHOLD ON TO YOUR BINS: £30 REPLACEMENT FEE UP FOR DEBATE
The Isle of Wight Council has set about further plans within its budget in an attempt to rake in some extra cash...
Read moreDetailsTRIPADVISOR REVIEWS PUT THE NEEDLES AMONG TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL WALKS
The Needles has been ranked among Britain’s most beautiful walks, according to new research analysing Tripadvisor reviews.
Read moreDetailsVAN MOSSEL ESPLANADE EXPANDS ACCESS TO 750+ VEHICLES FOR ISLE OF WIGHT DRIVERS
Van Mossel Esplanade in Cowes has significantly expanded the choice available to Isle of Wight car buyers following the acquisition of 2 major UK dealer groups by its parent company, Van Mossel Automotive Group.
Read moreDetailsANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR CRACKDOWN EXTENDED TO THREE MORE ISLE OF WIGHT TOWNS
A scheme focused on addressing anti-social behaviour and enhancing community spaces has launched in another 3 towns on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsAGE UK ISLE OF WIGHT ENGAGES BOTH MPS ON OLDER RESIDENTS’ CHALLENGES
Age UK met with Joe Robertson MP, for Isle of Wight East, last week, completing a crucial round of engagement with the Island’s parliamentary representatives.
Read moreDetails17TH CENTURY NEWTOWN TOWN HALL TO UNDERGO REPAIRS AFTER ‘SIGNIFICANT CRACKS’
An iconic Isle of Wight municipal building dating from the 17th century will undergo repairs after the appearance of ‘significant cracks’ and ongoing movement.
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