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In the 2nd of our series of Parkhurst prisoners, Island Echo examines the strange case of prolific poisoner Graham Young, who died at HMP Parkhurst 32 years ago. Graham Young poisoned literally hundreds of people during his ‘career’, which started...

4 goals from Ji Nash and a hat-trick from George Carter-Knight helped holders Shanklin to a romping 11-0 win at home against Binstead COB as they got their defence of the 2022 Island Echo Challenge Cup underway. Hosts Shanklin started...

A pensioner who crashed his car because of the blinding sun was also found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Robert Webster, 79, of Woods Drive in Apse Heath pleaded guilty to 1...

World Champion swimmer Zac Lacey from Ryde has added a British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships medal to his already impressive medal collection.  This weekend's event was the first-ever British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships and took place in Crawley. Zac, 22,...

Councillors from all sides of the chamber unanimously backed measures to help the Isle of Wight and its residents cope with the cost of living crisis. Through a motion, submitted by Labour Councillor Richard Quigley, the Council will now do...

Almost £30,000 could be slashed from funding given to the voluntary sector a year, as the Isle of Wight Council looks to tighten its belt. Town, parish and community councils across the Island are being asked to step in to...

The use of non-disclosure agreements “leaves a bad taste” in the mouth, the Isle of Wight Council leader has admitted. But she said in the case of Floating Bridge 6, the settlement was the difference between a deal or no...

A man who breached his suspended sentence for the 2nd time has avoided being sent to prison. Terry Lewis, 62, of Avenue Road in Sandown, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, assault of an emergency worker and possession of...

The partial collapse of the seawall that runs between Ventnor and Bonchurch could take years to fully repair, with concerns growing for the potential for an imminent environmental disaster. Aerial photographs captured by Island Echo reveal the full extent of...

Posties are to strike on Christmas Eve and on 5 other dates throughout December as their dispute with company bosses at Royal Mail over pay continues.  The Communication Workers Union has announced that its members will strike on no fewer...