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In the 3rd of our series on Isle of Wight Chines, Island Echo examines probably the deepest and most unspoilt chine on the Isle of Wight: Whale Chine. The spectacular ravine is 140ft deep and is located off Military Road,...

Van Mossel Esplanade has put on display a pristine example of a classic Volvo, which has an interesting history. On temporary loan from the Volvo Car UK Heritage Fleet is a model 144E from 1974. Originally in production as one...

Blackgang Chine has announced that its popular Terror Island event will not be returning this Halloween. After 5 years, time has been called on the October spooktacular - with organisers saying they cannot uphold their high standards. No further details...

Joe Robertson has described his inaugural visit to the Houses of Parliament as 'surreal' in what has been a busy first week for the newly-elected Isle of Wight East MP. On election night (4th July), St Helen’s man Joe received...

A Premier convenience store in the heart of Shanklin is 'coming soon'. As previously reported by Island Echo Popular shoe retailer Shoe Zone vacated the Regent Street premises back in September 2023 and has remained empty since then. But recently...

Isle of Wight firm Solent Beds & Furniture will be opening a new superstore on the High Street in Newport, it has been revealed. The premises was, until recently, the Island's only Poundstretcher store but many Islanders will fondly remember...

A former Islander's mementoes, which tell one of the most incredible World War II stories, have been donated to the Bovington Tank Museum. Lt Col Jack Prichard DSO MC, who retired with his wife to the Isle of Wight, had...

Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on Islanders to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count (12th July - 4th August) and help scientists understand how climate change is moving butterflies. After analysing 50 years of data, researchers...

Some of the Isle of Wight's top attractions have seen a drop in visitor numbers by as much as 25% since the COVID pandemic, new figures from VisitEngland reveal. The National Trust's Bembridge Windmill has been hit the hardest with...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th July 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9166 £100.00 11839 £100.00 3826 £100.00 1276 £100.00 18106 £100.00 14552 £100.00 8789 £100.00 5090 £100.00 14950 £100.00 14610 £100.00 8104