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The Isle of Wight’s new High Sheriff, Jacqueline Gazzard, was sworn in at a declaration service held at Newport Minster this morning (Monday). Jacqueline, a born and bred Islander, starts her 12-month voluntary term in what is the oldest continuous...

The appointment of Emma Lloyd as Family Legal Executive marks an exciting development in Glanvilles Damant’s continued commitment to expanding family law services across the Isle of Wight. Emma has longstanding ties to the firm, her first job was a...

Sainsbury’s in Newport will lose its in-store café within just a matter of days, the supermarket chain has confirmed. It was back in January that Island Echo reported on the news that Sainsbury's looked set to close its in-store café here...

Frustration is mounting in Ventnor as Bath Road - 1 of only 2 routes to the seafront - remains closed after 18 months, with business owners and the community concerned they may be facing another Summer season with Bath Road...

Callum Steele, a drug driver from Shanklin who was caught on his phone whilst behind the wheel, has been banned from the roads for 2 years. 30-year-old Steele, of Victoria Avenue, admitted drug driving (THC) and using a mobile phone...

The Bay Business Association (BBA) - a collective designed to bring businesses together and provide opportunities - is set to launch on 30th April with an event at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. Founded by a group of passionate and forward-thinking...

The Isle of Wight Crematorium is hosting an open day, inviting the community to explore its serene grounds and learn more about the services provided. The special event aims to highlight the comprehensive care and support offered by the crematorium,...

Freshwater Parish Council has announced that they have approved the purchase and installation of new play equipment for Stroud Recreation Ground, with the aim of enhancing the community space for residents and visitors of all ages. Emma Cox, Chair of...

Nodehill was one of the most successful Isle of Wight Middle Schools for over 40 years, from 1970 to 2011. The building that housed Nodehill Middle School was first built in 1904 and opened by Lord Alverstone in January of...

An East Cowes man caught driving whilst disqualified, twice, just weeks after being handed a 36-month driving ban, has somehow avoided an immediate jail term. Alexander Currie, 40, of South Bank Road, admitted 2x driving whilst disqualified, 2x driving without...