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WightFibre has achieved the highly respected Investors in People Gold accreditation, placing the broadband provider among a select group of organisations recognised for exceptional people management and workplace culture. The accolade signifies that WightFibre not only has strong policies in...

In the last of our series on Isle of Wight nightclubs, Island Echo examines those at the former Ryde Airport, like La Babalu. The site of La Babalu nightclub, in what was the former control tower of Ryde Airport, is...

Ryde man Jean-Pierre Labelle has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his part in a multi-million-pound drug smuggling operation, just 3 years after being imprisoned for people smuggling. 100kg of cocaine – worth an estimated £8-10million – was...

A hydrofoil service between Cowes and Southampton was officially announced on 12th April 1965 - 60 years ago today. It was intended to open the hydrofoil service on 17th May and continue until late September. The operators were to have...

Ventnor Exchange has announced the launch of a brand new touring venue for the Isle of Wight, with the Ventnor Exchange Arena set to debut during a special ‘Preview Season’ at this year’s Ventnor Fringe between 18th-27th July 2025. The...

Monday 31st March – Friday 4th April 2024 • Liam Findlay, 35, of Carisbrooke Road, Newport pleaded guilty to theft from a shop. He was fined £80 and ordered to pay £85 costs, £32 surcharge and £24 compensation. • Reece...

17 gymnasts from Legacy Elite Gymnastics Academy have returned home to the Isle of Wight with an impressive 17 medals after taking part in their first competition of 2025. The team, made up of girls aged 6 to 13, had...

A total of 5 Islanders are looking to replace Suzie Ellis as the Isle of Wight councillor for the Central Rural ward at a by-election on 1st May. County Hall has confirmed the final list of candidates: Bob Blezzard (Liberal...

From an architecturally designed house with uninterrupted views of the English Channel to a former care home, 17 diverse properties on the Isle of Wight are to be auctioned in May. They are among 168 lots listed across southern England...

Established Isle of Wight firm Wight Fire & Security has been acquired by national company Churches Fire & Security, Island Echo can reveal. Based on Sandown Industrial Estate, Wight Fire Co Ltd was formed in the early 1980s, servicing and...