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35-year-old Liam Estridge - more commonly known as Liam Smith - has admitted multiple drugs supply offences and is to be sentenced in the New Year. Estridge, previously of Harts Lane in Rookley but currently of HMP Winchester, appeared at...

Ninham Country Holidays near Apse Heath has named the Best Family Campsite in the South East in the annual Campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping Awards 2024. The annual awards highlight the best camping, glamping, and touring sites across the UK, celebrating...

As part of ICRTouch’s ongoing commitment to improve opportunities for young people in tech careers on the Isle of Wight, the local software company has made a generous donation to the IW College. ICRTouch has donated various pieces of equipment...

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has defended his administration’s commitment to housing, describing it as the 'number one priority'. Speaking to the Corporate Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Phil Jordan said County Hall had put in place a number...

In a new series of Secret Isle of Wight, Island Echo looks at 4 of the Island towns and villages that no longer exist. Island residents often complain about ever-growing towns and villages eating into our countryside. But what of...

A 62-year-old Newport woman who set fire to a stranger's car in Freshwater, with the blaze then spreading to a neighbouring property, is to be sentenced next year. Susan Lupton, of Dairy Crest Drive in Newport - more commonly known...

Island projects making a difference in their community could be eligible for a funding boost. New and existing schemes supporting Isle of Wight residents who are struggling with food, utility-related items or wider essentials are being invited to apply for...

Family-owned Luccombe Hotels and Shanklin Villa have proudly claimed 3 major accolades in the 2024 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, affirming their commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Luccombe Hall Hotel was awarded the prestigious Gold for Best Hotel...

"He damaged trust and this undermines the work of us all in policing" - they are the damning words of a senior police officer following the dismissal of the Isle of Wight's PC Jason Taylor for gross misconduct this week....

After a successful first 2 years, Isle Imagine, a pop-up role-play village for children, is set to move into its first permanent home on Newport's Riverway Industrial Estate. Isle Imagine runs role-playing sessions for young children under 6 and was...