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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER HEARTBEAT’S BEAT THE HEAT QUIZ NIGHT IN RYDE
Final team places remain for the Beat the Heat charity quiz night at Ryde Castle on 5th March, as organisers Heartbeat prepare for another evening of fundraising on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsCROSS-PARTY REACTION AS COUNCIL DEMANDS FAIRER DEAL FROM WHITEHALL
Leading councillors from across the chamber have had their say on fair funding for the Isle of Wight. The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has asked the government to ‘urgently’ enter discussions with County Hall regarding ‘unique financial...
Read moreDetailsNEW PARTNERSHIP TO SEE OLD WINDOW FRAMES RECYCLED AND GIVEN NEW LEASE OF LIFE
Local firm Island Windows has teamed up with REHAU Recycling at PVCR to recycle old polymer frames and reduce landfill waste.
Read moreDetailsST HELENS – WHERE THE GREEN HAD TWO DOORS AND THE DUVER HAD A FERRY
In our Isle of Wight Pubs series, Island Echo takes a closer look at St Helens - a village whose pubs grew around the Green, the tide and footfall.
Read moreDetailsGOING, GOING, GONE! ISLE OF WIGHT LOTS SOLD IN LATEST CLIVE EMSON AUCTION
A detached 3-bedroom house with structural movement fetched £138,000 in the latest Clive Emson auction, fetching £13,000 above the guide price with 17 bids.
Read moreDetailsSOUTHERN VECTIS ON THE LOOK OUT FOR FUTURE ENGINEERS
Southern Vectis is recruiting the next generation of engineers through a paid apprenticeship programme offering qualifications, real-world skills and career progression opportunities.
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR LAUNCHES BOLD BID TO BECOME UK TOWN OF CULTURE 2028
Ventnor is preparing a major campaign to be crowned the UK’s first ever Town of Culture in 2028, building on decades of grassroots creativity, a strong community spirit and its unique identity on the Isle of Wight. The Department for...
Read moreDetails45% COUNCIL TAX HIKE APPROVED BY NEWPORT AND CARISBROOKE COUNCIL
A 45% council tax precept rise for residents of the Isle of Wight’s county town has been agreed by its council as part of a budget to deliver 'very good services' and become an ambitious local authority.
Read moreDetails“THE ONLY THING FOR THEM TO DO IS TO RE-OPEN THE ROAD” SAYS BRADING RESIDENT
"Island roads decision to put barricade across the Mall is causing chaos, anger and is downright dangerous."...
Read moreDetailsBAFTA’S HIGHEST HONOUR FOR ISLE OF WIGHT-BORN HOLLYWOOD STUDIO CHIEF
Isle of Wight-born Dame Donna Langley is to receive BAFTA’s highest honour, the BAFTA Fellowship, at the EE BAFTA Film Awards. BAFTA has confirmed that Dame Donna, Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, will be recognised for her outstanding contribution to film...
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