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Red Funnel has won two prestigious customer experience awards in recognition of the enthusiasm, professionalism and high standard of customer service provided by its staff. Red Funnel won awards for the best ‘Social Customer Services Team’ and best ‘Customer Experience...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help identify a man who was abusive and threatening to staff in a Cowes kebab shop two weeks ago. An appeal has been launched to identify this male who, at around...

A 52-year-old man has been re-bailed by Police as investigations continue into the death of a 72-year-old in Northwood. As previously reported by Island Echo, Police were called to an address on Green Lane off Medham Farm Lane shortly after midnight...

Shanklin and Sandown Rotary Clubs are set to hold a 5K beach run along the length of Sandown Bay on Saturday 11th July - but it's not as easy as it may sound. 'Dash & Splash' will be an unique event in...

An Arreton pensioner who kept Island Roads crews refreshed during work to rebuild and resurface the main road through the village has officially declared the newly-completed stretch open this week. Mrs Jackie Gorer, 72, was joined by Isle of Wight...

Better safe than sorry, the saying goes - and twice within 24 hours members of Cowes RNLI lifeboat were alerted to possible emergencies, only to find their life-saving prowess was not needed for either after all. First of these false...

When making your festival plans this weekend, don’t forget to give some thought about what you might need to help you stay well and safe. Many injuries and health complaints at Festivals could be avoided with a bit of preparation...

Wightlink is relaunching its award winning #wightlive campaign this summer. To highlight a summer of celebration, great music and festival fun, music fans are being invited to put themselves centre stage in exchange for the chance to win a pair...

An adult learner from the Isle of Wight has been recognised for her exceptional work and commitment by qualifications body, City and Guilds. Nicky Chinnery, from Ryde, has been studying for her ‘functional skills’ exams in English and maths with...

PICTURE GALLERY: Police are today releasing photos that have now become available of a number of prints and paintings stolen from a home in Bembridge, as previously reported by Island Echo. The painting were taken sometime between 14:00 on Monday...