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RARE DISEASE LEFT ISLANDER VIRTUALLY BEDBOUND – NOW SHE SHARES HER RECOVERY STORY
Julia spent almost 2 years largely confined to her bed by a rare autoimmune condition.
Read moreDetailsRADAR AND THERMAL CAMERAS PLANNED IN MARITIME SURVEILLANCE UPGRADE AT THE NEEDLES
Radar, thermal imaging cameras and CCTV could soon be installed at The Needles.
Read moreDetailsPCC CALLS ON ISLE OF WIGHT RESIDENTS TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON POLICING SHAKE-UP
Government plans have suggested cutting the 43 police forces across England and Wales to just 9...
Read moreDetailsCROWN COURT DATE FOR MAN ACCUSED OF CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY IN NEW YEAR’S EVE SMASH
The court heard how the collision left the driver of the Ford with "siginifcant injuries".
Read moreDetailsVEHICLE BREAKDOWNS BLAMED FOR MISSED BIN COLLECTIONS ACROSS THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Recent delays to waste and recycling collections across the Isle of Wight have been caused by vehicle breakdowns, the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed. Over recent weeks, Island Echo has received multiple reports from residents claiming bins have not...
Read moreDetails9-YEAR-OLD GIRL DONATES 16 INCHES OF HAIR TO HELP CHILDREN WITH CANCER
She said she chose the charity because she had "loads to share".
Read moreDetailsTOUGHER WATER RESTRICTIONS POSSIBLE AS ISLE OF WIGHT DROUGHT WORSENS
Southern Water has applied for emergency drought powers that could pave the way for tougher water restrictions across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsRARE DUST DEVIL SENDS PARASOLS FLYING 20FT INTO THE AIR ON SANDOWN BEACH
A dust devil, a form of short-lived whirlwind, struck Sandown beach late last week (Friday), sending parasoles and sunloungers over 20ft into the air, with one beachgoer saying, "my little girl legged it under the pier". A dust devil is...
Read moreDetailsART GALLERY PLANS FOR FORMER NEEDLES COASTGUARD STATION BACK ON THE TABLE
A scheme to turn an ex-coastguard service station on the Isle of Wight into a commercial art gallery is back with planners after a prior application was withdrawn.
Read moreDetailsMORE TRAFFIC MISERY AS CLOSURE OF MAJOR ROAD INTO SHANKLIN EXTENDED AGAIN
Disruption will continue through one of the busiest weeks of the summer holidays, and will impact Shanklin Carnival on Wednesday evening.
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