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A man who was sacked by a Shanklin hotel for continuously turning up to work drunk has been found guilty of using threatening words/behaviour towards the establishment's manager. Scott Francis, 40, of Howard House in Newport pleaded guilty to 1...

Island Echo begins its series on Parkhurst prisoners by examining the story of the Kray twins who spent much of their time behind bars here on the Isle of Wight. Reginald and Ronnie Kray are the 2 most celebrated and...

Newport-based Red Squirrel Property Shop has been nominated for 2 top national awards at this year’s The Negotiator Awards. Having previously been the first Isle of Wight agent to be shortlisted in a number of categories, the Red Squirrel team...

A man caught driving 6 months into a year-long driving ban was also found to be under the influence of cocaine behind the wheel. Nicky Dickinson, 38, care of Solent Gardens in Freshwater, pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified, driving...

The first residents and shared homeowners excitedly received their keys and unlocked their new front doors at Branstone Farm this week. Branstone Farm has been jointly developed by the Isle of Wight Council and Vectis Housing Association and features 2,...

A 35-year-old man from Newport has pleaded guilty to drink driving for the 3rd time in just 8 years. James Johnson, 35, of Landscape Lane in Newport, pleaded guilty to drink driving when he appeared in front of the Isle...

A historic retaining wall on Ventnor Seafront is to be strengthened and the parapet replaced by Island Roads in a major project, which will see the closure of the far end of the Esplanade for 6 months. The work will...

A former rest home on the Island sold at auction for £601,000 - 1 of several Isle of Wight properties to feature in the latest Clive Emson auction. Seven Gables Rest Home in York Lane, Totland Bay has 20 residents'...

A man from Freshwater who swung his dog around by its lead in front of shocked locals has admitted causing suffering to a protected animal. Gary Sparkes, 52, of Sunset Close in Freshwater pleaded guilty to 1 count of causing...

Do you have any current stamps sitting around waiting to be used? If you do then you better use them quickly before they become null and void. Royal Mail has announced that current stamps - bearing Her Late Majesty Queen...