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A training session took on a for-real operation for the crew of Cowes RNLI lifeboat on Tuesday evening, when they broke-off to go to the aid of 2 yachts aground on The Bramble Bank near the entrance to Southampton Water....

The Isle of Wight Council has responded to a backlash over traffic delays at Downend caused by Lynnbottom Tip. Last week Island Echo reported on complaints about the lengthy queues being experienced by those trying to use Briddlesford Road and...

WightFibre has announced that it has become the first company on the Isle of Wight to become a member of The Institute of Customer Service. Recognition of WightFibre’s commitment and rigor across all aspects of customer service and another example...

A recent test purchasing operation in Newport and Ryde has seen 15 venues visited taking a responsible approach to preventing underage alcohol sales. On Sunday (15th April), the Licensing team and an underage teenage volunteer visited 19 licensed premises including...

50 jobs are becoming available at Amey as part of the new Isle of Wight Waste Recovery Park at Forest in Newport with anyone interested invited to a recruitment and information day. The event is being held at Newclose Cricket...

Businesses in Newchurch are reminding customers that they are open as normal during the 16 days of roadworks currently underway in the village. Island Roads are resurfacing a long stretch of carriageway through the village and out towards Winford, resulting...

The approval of plans for Newport IW Football Club’s new home at Whippingham has been welcomed. Both the club and developers South Coast Leisure have thanked the Isle of Wight Council’s planning department and planning committee following approval of the...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has been awarded a £640,300 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant to deliver an exciting programme called ‘Secrets of the Solent’. Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, this project will help to...

The team from Bodster CIC have begun their tour of the Isle of Wight in a bid to rally support from the local community as they compete for £50,000 in funding to support those with dementia. Bodster CIC, based in...

The Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of service once again this Thursday (19th April) for on-going maintenance work to improve electrical and navigation systems.  Noise-damping material will also be fixed to the bridge’s prow to further reduce the noise...