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A 20-year-old from Kent, who was arrested at the Travelodge in Ryde on suspicion of child sex offences last month, has had the case against him dropped. Ryan Loveday, of Rochester, was alleged to have met an underage girl at...

Home for local wildlife Naturezones, has announced the launch of its 2026 Calendar competition. Once again, Naturezeones, is looking for good photographic images of Isle of Wight Wildlife and Wildlife Settings. Naturezones is a charitable organisation operating on a not...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor - 17th March 2025 "As we reflect on the heart of our rural community,...

More young cancer survivors will continue to receive the vital support they need following the unveiling of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust's latest addition to the fleet. Dame Ellen MacArthur was joined by special guests, including many who have made...

Island Line services will once again travel up and down the historic Ryde Pier from the start of May, but the entire line will be closed between Ryde and Shanklin for a period of 6 days beforehand - and there...

Campaigners hoping to prevent the closure of Brading CE Primary School have met with Cllr Joe Robertson MP - ahead of a critical Cabinet vote on Thursday.  The Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East told the meeting of...

Data has revealed that the Isle Of Wight Council has collected £1,146,075 from residential parking permits since 2020. The figures, that have been obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by cinch, also show that the number of residential...

24-year-old Isle of Wight man Ryan Phillips has been found guilty of 15 child sex offences - including rape - following a 4-week trial at Portsmouth Crown Court. Phillips, of Melville Street in Sandown, first appeared in court in May...

Wightlink is adding extra weekend sailings to its Summer timetable this year, it has been announced. The cross-Solent operator says the move has been made to provide more choice for Isle of Wight residents returning home from the mainland via...

An escaped Irish prisoner was caught in the loft of the Camp Hill Governor's residence - Holly Grange Mansion - on 17th March 1955. 23-year-old Patrick Joesph Callaghan, from Dublin, was said to have escaped the prison for a wager...