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Recent rises in the price of fuel have led to farms, transport depots and domestic properties becoming an attractive proposition for thieves who are actively targeting fuel tanks, Police are warning. Hampshire Constabulary has this week issued some key words...

Volunteer watchkeepers will soon be keeping a sharp lookout for anybody in need of help off the coast of Bembridge, thanks to a pioneering trial between HM Coastguard and the National Coastwatch (NCI). As first reported by Island Echo, NCI...

Red Funnel has announced that its temporary 1-boat Red Jet timetable will continue until at least Wednesday. Red Jets 6 and 7 have been operating to a normal timetable in recent weeks, but Red Jet 6 was taken out of...

The nominations have been announced for the Isle of Wight’s most prestigious awards - the IW Chamber Business Awards 2022, sponsored by WightFibre. A glitz and glam ceremony will be hosted at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday 6th May by...

One of the Island's biggest music festivals, Jack up the Summer, won't be returning in its normal guise this year - but there are a number of fun-filled retro music events taking place throughout the year instead, including a boutique...

A new design guide has been published to help set the standard for commercial property in Newport and Ryde, ensuring the frontage of shops, pubs and other buildings enhances the conservation area. Newport and Ryde Commercial Frontages Design Guide is...

Southern Water is set to continue making improvements along the Lukely Brook as part of its work with the Newport Rivers Group - a group of local organisations, businesses and individuals who are working to better the water environment in...

The Isle of Wight Council has announced that its website will be taken offline for a period of 3 days from this coming Friday to enable security maintenance on its IT systems.  From 18:00 on Friday 1st April until 08:00...

A full entry of 100 cars have entered to compete in next weekend's inaugural Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint - and we've got 4 weekend tickets to giveaway! For the first time over 60 years, motorsport will return to the...

What a gloriously sunny week it has been across the Isle of Wight - but don't be fooled... things may still turn wintry yet as we move into April. For now, here is a selection of wonderful Springtime photos as...