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2 rare discoveries have been officially declared treasure following an inquest hearing at the Isle of Wight Coroner’s Court. The important finds on the Isle of Wight - 1 Saxon and the other Bronze Age - are helping to tell...

• Kaine Cooper, 28, of High Street, Ryde – admitted nine counts of shop theft across June to August 2025 from Sainsbury’s and the Co-op, stealing items including beer, sandwiches, wine, chicken, and ice cream valued between £10 and £38.30....

A ram-raider who stole £10,000 worth of tobacco during a night-time crime spree targeting shops, containers and a farm shop across the Isle of Wight has admitted his guilt in the Crown Court. 41-year-old Nicky Dickinson, of Barton Road in...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) have launched a public consultation to find out what local people would like to see in the future of the County town -  and they would love to hear from residents of all ages....

Will Doyle has been named the new principal of Lift Ryde, following several years of senior leadership at the school and a recent spell as head of school. Mr Doyle brings a wealth of experience to the role, having joined...

A procession through the streets of Newport, followed by a church service at Newport Minster, marked the start of the new law year on Monday (13th October). Judges have sat at Assizes since the Middle Ages and processed to the...

The leader of Advance UK, Ben Habib, has hit back at Isle of Wight councillor Geoff Brodie, who described his party’s views as 'abhorrent'. Mr Habib, the former co-deputy leader of Reform UK, said Independent Socialist councillor Geoff Brodie was...

Works to repair a damaged sewer and manhole chamber following the emergence of a sinkhole in East Cowes last month are progressing well, Southern Water has confirmed. It was back on 22nd September, as first reported by Island Echo, that...

A pair of Isle of Wight GP surgeries have been criticised over a new online booking system described as “very alienating” for older people. An 83-year-old woman from Lake, who chose to remain anonymous, spoke out over the policy that...

Some 20 properties on the Isle of Wight are being auctioned this month. They are among 186 lots listed across southern England in the October auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers, the seventh of 8 auctions this year. Rob Marchant, regional...