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This week's Readers Gallery seems to have taken a wild turn, with many Island Echo readers capturing fantastic shots of the Island's cute critters. Young red squirrel ~ Photo credit Josh Thomas Tiger Sandown zoo ~ Photo credit Terry Boulton...

A 28-year-old man who was tragically killed after being hit by a train in Lake last year was wearing headphones when he stepped out onto the crossing, despite warning signs about such danger, an inquest has heard. Levi James Mulholland...

L-R: Kev Ellis accepting a gift from Darren Wood Watch Manager Kev Ellis has retired from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service after 33 years of distinguished service to the Isle of Wight community. Kev began his...

A former 40-bed hotel in Sandown has been put on the open market for £450,000, with emphasis on the development potential of the site. Parkbury Hotel off The Broadway is owned by the now-collapsed Carlauren Group, but Joint Administrators of...

Red Funnel is ready for a busy Bank Holiday weekend, with most sailings already booked for today (Friday) and some crossings sold out for Bank Holiday Monday. The operator has re-opened its retail, coffee shop and outdoor Terrance Bar in...

Dementia patients on the Isle of Wight are continuing to be prescribed antipsychotic medication — which can be potentially harmful — despite not having a diagnosis. The Alzheimer’s Society, a dementia charity, said it was ‘extremely concerned’ about the rise...

Candidates from the Greens, Independents and 'Our Island' are putting aside politics for the sake of the Island and Island residents. In the forthcoming election, there is an alleged 'strong likelihood' that the Conservatives will lose their majority. Our Island...

Residents across the Isle of Wight have reported a rise in the number of discarded disposable masks being found along the Islands streets and natural areas since new rules were introduced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic last year....

The Island Conservatives are setting out their vision for securing the renaissance of seaside towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, including more beach huts, improved access to the coastline and changing to planning policy. After a challenging year...

Superintendent Sarah Jackson, the District Commander for the Isle of Wight, has written an open letter to Isle of Wight residents providing an update on Policing across the Island. Island Echo is supporting Sarah's message by publishing the letter in...