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A civil engineering graduate who fell off an e-Scooter whilst 3x the drink-drive limit has been disqualified from driving for 26-months. 23-year-old Jared Lloyd, of Windmill Close in Ryde, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday)...

Red Funnel has published a new Red Jet timetable for its West Cowes-Southampton route during Cowes Week (30th July - 7th August). From West Cowes, there will be frequent sailings between 06:15 and 23:35 Monday to Saturday, and between 07:35 and...

Councillor Karl Love An Isle of Wight Councillor feared he was going to be hit with a wooden pole by a man who had been abusive to him for a year, the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court has heard. Simon...

Cross-Solent operator Wightlink has announced that it intends to reinstate Victoria of Wight to service 'later this week', but no exact date has been given. As previously reported by Island Echo, the flagship was pulled from service on Monday afternoon...

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking 45 additional young Islanders to become new staff members. They will join 11 young people who have already been successful in finding employment at the local authority. The Council has announced a range...

With more rain forecast for this week, the Isle of Wight Council has moved to provide some helpful advice and guidance for Islanders affected by flooding. Sunday saw 70mm of rainfall in some parts of the Island causing localised flash...

A 3-year trial period leading to a funding hiccup have put plans for a Newport homeless support accommodation in danger. The Castle Lodge guest house on Castle Road, Newport, looked set to be transformed into a house of multiple occupancy...

The next phase of demolition work is set to take place at the former Fawley Power Station, just across the Solent from Cowes. Originally built in 1971, the iconic former oil-powered station was decommissioned in 2013 after several years of...

A care watchdog has published figures showing where COVID-19 was involved in the death of care home residents on the Isle of Wight, with The Briars in Sandown seeing the highest number of deaths. The data spans just under a...

Staff at Haven Falconry in Havenstreet have been left counting the cost of damage caused to the animal attraction following yesterday's (Sunday's) torrential downpours. The falconary centre, situated at the IW Steam Railway, is seeking the help of fellow Islanders...