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Theatretrain Isle of Wight has been officially recognised by the Council for Dance, Drama, and Musical Theatre (CDMT) - a prestigious recognition that affirms the school’s commitment to providing safe, professional, and high-quality performing arts training for its students.   CDMT...

A mechanical issue aboard St Clare has resulted in delays of up to 2 hours on Wightlink's Fishbourne to Portsmouth vehicle ferry service this afternoon (Thursday). It is unclear as to the exact nature of the issue at this time,...

An Isle of Wight parish council with a 'dreadful reputation' descended into a shouting match on Tuesday (18th February) over the recent resignation of its clerk. Towards the end of Shalfleet Parish Council’s (SPC) extended, fractious meeting, tensions reached fever...

Aldi in Cowes will have 272 rooftop solar panels installed following approval by the Isle of Wight Council, with the supermarket now eyeing up similar for its second Isle of Wight store in Lake. Aldi’s prior approval application for the...

Cash flow difficulties and the COVID pandemic have been blamed for the collapse of Glazing the Island, which has entered liquidation with the loss of 17 jobs. Earlier this week it was revealed by Island Echo that liquidators Quantuma had...

Autumn House Residential Home in Sandown has been rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and placed in special measures to protect residents. Concerns were raised with the CQC last year regarding the safety and quality of care in...

The Blood Testing Department at St Mary's Hospital will be relocated to the new Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre located at the North Hospital site from Monday (24th February). Patients will need to check in for their blood test appointments at...

The Attorney General's Office is looking into whether the sentence passed down to dangerous driver Owen Chambers was unduly lenient. 18-year-old Chambers, of Mountbatten Drive in Newport, appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court last week for the offences...

Joe Robertson, MP for Isle of Wight East, has slammed the Government’s consultation about a combined mayor authority for Hampshire and Isle of Wight as a 'shambles' and an 'insult to Islanders'. Published last week, the Government is seeking views...

Appley Sand Park in Ryde has now re-opened for the 2025 season following a refresh by the Isle of Wight Council's Park and Open Spaces team. For over 25 years the popular sand park has been a unique place for...