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ST LAWRENCE’S ISLE OF WIGHT RARE BREEDS AND WATERFOWL PARK
In the 4th edition of former Isle of Wight tourist attractions, Island Echo examines The Isle of Wight Rare Breeds and Waterfowl Park in St Lawrence, which was once home to 1 of the most comprehensive collections of rare breeds...
Read moreDetailsPUSHING FOR REGULATION! MP QUIGLEY JOINS USER GROUP FERRY PROTEST
Richard Quigley MP made it clear he is pushing for regulation when he joined the Wightlink Users Group in Ryde this morning (Saturday) as they protested against the cross-Solent operator, calling for a fairer deal. Passionate locals waved their placards...
Read moreDetails“I’M PROUD OF WHAT WE ACHIEVED” SAYS FORMER MP BOB SEELY AFTER DEFEAT
A defeated Bob Seely has said he is proud of what he, working with others, achieved during his tenure as Isle of Wight MP. Bob won the Isle of Wight seat in 2017 but in Thursday's General Election he was...
Read moreDetails“I’LL FIGHT THE ISLAND’S CORNER” SAYS HONOURED EAST MP JOE ROBERTSON
Joe Robertson has told Island Echo he is 'excited and honoured' to be the Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East. St Helens-based Joe received a total of 10,427 votes in yesterday's General Election securing a majority of 3,323...
Read moreDetailsWEST MP RICHARD QUIGLEY SAYS FERRIES ARE A TOP PRIORITY IN FIRST 100 DAYS
Labour's Richard Quigley says he is 'desperate to get on with the job' as he becomes MP for Isle of Wight West - and sees ferries, education, housing and schooling as his top priorities during his first 100 days in...
Read moreDetails£2,000 GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG ISLAND ENTREPRENEURS AIMING FOR THE NEXT LEVEL
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has partnered with SWEF to deliver an initiative that supports young entrepreneurs across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to take their business venture to...
Read moreDetailsMARDI GRAS RETURNS TOMORROW WITH A CELEBRATION OF CARNIVAL LIKE NO OTHER!
The Isle of Wight is gearing up for its most vibrant and exhilarating event of the year, the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras 2024, which is set to take place on the streets of Ryde tomorrow (Saturday 6th July). This...
Read moreDetailsOAP DRIVER WHO FAILED TO STOP AFTER HITTING MUM OUTSIDE SCHOOL SENTENCED
An elderly driver who crushed a mum on the school run - and then failed to stop at the scene or report the incident - has kept her licence. 77-year-old Rosalyn Carter, of High Street in Wootton, pleaded guilty to...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 5TH JULY 2024
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (5th July 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 17931 £100.00 7936 £100.00 7991 £100.00 13880 £100.00 11559 £100.00 5537 £100.00 15209 £100.00 6447 £100.00 15464 £100.00 14522 £100.00 10409
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 5TH JULY 2024
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...
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