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John and Lyn King, who passed away when their car plunged off the cliff at The Needles earlier this month, died as a result of multiple injuries and inhalation of water, an inquest opening has heard.  The bodies of the...

Popular Isle of Wight retro gaming café and bar Game On, which opened in Ryde back in July 2023, has announced it will be closing at the end of August. Located on Union Street, the venue offered gamers a chance...

Island Foods has delivered hundreds of kilograms of Isle of Wight lamb to help chef Alex Kimber craft summer dishes for VIP guests at the 2025 Wimbledon championship, which got underway today (Monday). Continuing what he has done for the...

Photos: Jack Downer/Island Echo Thousands of people descended on Ryde seafront on Sunday to enjoy this year's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day, which offered fun for all the family. Low-level cloud meant the iconic Red Arrows display was reduced...

In a new regular feature on Island Echo, Charlie Panayi, CEO of Red Squirrel Property Shop, gives a monthly update on the Isle of Wight’s property market… The first half of the year has been all over on the sales front,...

Ryde Town Council has lodged a planning application to overhaul the exterior of the former Natwest bank in St Thomas Square, aiming to revitalise the 1960s landmark with a fresh new look and improved access, while preserving its architectural significance....

A drink driver who told a judge he had been drinking because 'it was a Sunday' has been slammed for offering what was described as ‘outrageous nonsense’ after being caught more than twice the legal limit behind the wheel. Mark...

With the Isle of Wight Festival now behind us and a Summer full of events still ahead, a timely road safety campaign is reminding revellers that the party’s consequences can linger long after the music stops. In a joint effort...

A Newport man who admitted numerous theft offences from a host of local businesses has been handed a year-long community order. Thomas Mason, 29, of Staplers Road, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court having previously admitted 8 counts...

The accessible sailing and boating charity Cowes Sailability Club has taken delivery of a new safety boat, purchased following a successful fundraising appeal. The vessel will help to ensure the safety of disabled people and volunteers when they are taking...