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A petition has been launched to push cross-Solent operator Wightlink to reinstate its pre-COVID timetable on its Ryde-Portsmouth catamaran service, with over 1,500 people already putting their names to the cause since yesterday (Sunday). Many things have returned to normal...

The Isle of Wight Council has commended local schools for the success of their 2022 Year 11 cohort following the publication of the provisional national data last week, despite results published by Ofqual back in September suggesting otherwise. Back in...

Branstone Farm, the new sustainable development in the heart of the Arreton valley, was named Construction Project of the Year at this year's prestigious Central South Business Awards. Judges praised the innovative scheme for its cohesive, vibrant and sustainable locality...

2 members of Hampshire Constabulary team here on the Isle of Wight have retired over the weekend.  PC Helen Lacey and PD Chaos worked their final shift for the force on Saturday. The duo have been seen at many incidents over...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is to extend the number of hours it carries out life-saving missions across the region to 19 hours a day, 7 days a week, thanks to a new contract extension with Babcock. The...

With half term fast approaching and COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, Island residents are being reminded of the simple things they can do to help reduce the risk of catching the virus and passing it on to others. These actions...

'Go wider of the rider' - that's the message from the Isle of Wight Council which is urging greater consideration among drivers sharing the Island's roads with cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. In the past 10 years, 103 injury collisions...

St Lawrence Radar Station in 1945 Island Echo examines the rumours of a German raid on the radar station at St Lawrence in 1943 in which prisoners and valuable equipment were taken - or so it's claimed. It was the...

A man who threatened his cousin with a hammer as she tried to visit her uncle's house has been handed a 4-week concurrent prison sentence. Harrison Blake, 24, of HMP Winchester, pleaded guilty to 1 count of threat to damage/destroy,...

Newclose Cricket Ground have announced that their popular bar and cafe are to suddenly close next week. The final day of trading from the eatery at the Blackwater based club will be Friday 28th October. The club has cited the...