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Campers started arriving at sunny Seaclose Park for this year's Isle of Wight Festival yesterday (Thursday), kickstarting a 4-day extravaganza. Crowds are still arriving on the Island today as the festival gets underway proper with performances from the likes of The...

Whether you're a seasoned artist looking to expand your skills or a beginner eager to explore your artistic potential, Quay Arts’ Summer school short courses let you explore traditional techniques, experiment with innovative mediums and methods, and fuel your creativity....

To commemorate 250 years as a local estate agent for the Isle of Wight, Pittis has announced the launch of a new initiative - the 250-Hour Challenge. Pittis agents will collectively contribute over 250 hours of service to the Isle...

A convicted sex offender who was found in possession of more than 700,000 indecent images back in 2017 has admitted failing to register his new bank card with Police. Peter Trayner, 74, of Queens Road in Freshwater, appeared at the...

A near 2-week closure of The Graben in Ventnor - which will result in there being just 1 way in and out of the coastal town - will come into force on Monday (24th June). The Upper and Lower parts...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (21st June 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11205 £100.00 14876 £100.00 17413 £100.00 2572 £100.00 1657 £100.00 11528 £100.00 17707 £100.00 7779 £100.00 12531 £100.00 16944 £100.00 17838

Green candidate Vix Lowthion has come out on top in an exit poll carried out by Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer following Wednesday night’s Isle of Wight East hustings event. Crowds packed into Ryde School's theatre to...

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...

A Newport woman spotted driving with her fog lights on in clear conditions was found to be under the influence of drugs at the time, a court has heard. 35-year-old Jade Tigwell, of Godric Road, appeared at the Isle of...

All 6 candidates vying to become MP for Isle of Wight East in just 2 weeks' time faced the scrutiny of voters at the joint Island Echo/IW Observer General Election hustings at Ryde School yesterday evening (Wednesday). Who is destined...