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Age UK Isle of Wight has announced an upcoming move to St Thomas House in St Thomas' Square, as part of a shift towards a more community-focused approach. The charity has undertaken a significant review of its current office building...

RSPCA Isle of Wight has announced the opening of its new charity shop located at 168 High Street, Ryde. The new store has opened its doors to the public, with all money raised being used to support the charity’s Animal...

In this weeks edition of Parkhurst Prisoners, Island Echo looks at the remarkable career of Brynley Fussell, who briefly became the world's most famous pilot. The story of Bryn Fussell stealing a plane from Bembridge Aerodrome has already been told...

The late Duke of Edinburgh A £4.7million coastal protection scheme for the Seaview Duver frontage, between Oakhill Road and Springvale, was officially opened by the late Duke of Edinburgh on this day 20 years ago - 10th August 2004. Constructed...

Wightlink is considering installing solar panels on some of its cross-Solent ferries as part of its continued focus on sustainability. It was 6 years ago today - 10th August 2018 - that the firm's £30million flagship Victoria of Wight arrived...

A Shanklin man has been sentenced for stealing apple juice, a muffin and a sausage roll from an honesty shop in Havenstreet last month. Alex Cooper, 26, of Oaklyn Gardens, admitted theft from a shop, possession of a controlled drug...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Veterans Outreach Support and Isle of Wight Council are coming together to host the first-ever Joining Forces Event in support of...

Award-winning actor Celia Imrie is the latest big name to be added to the Isle of Wight Literary Festival programme. Celia, who used to live on the Isle of Wight, is known for her screen roles in The Best (and...

Isle of Wight Councillor Nick Stuart is urging Islanders to join him in opposing plans to route a waste CO2 pipeline across the Island. Councillor Stuart represents the Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet area that stretches from the north to the...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (9th August 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 3550 £100.00 16174 £100.00 9251 £100.00 10743 £100.00 2681 £100.00 14555 £100.00 6067 £100.00 14106 £100.00 15656 £100.00 14191 £100.00 16039