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INQUEST BACKLOG BUILDS WITH 44% INCREASE IN 12-MONTH OLD CASES
The total number of inquests yet to be concluded, despite being open for more than 12 months, has increased by 44% in a year, according to new statistics released by the Chief Coroner. A recent report from the Chief Coroner...
Read moreDetailsNEW HOVERBUS TO ENTER SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING OPERATOR SWITCH
A brand new Hoverbus will begin operations in Southsea on Wednesday following a change of provider, with prices set to be reduced. From Wednesday 1st May, First Bus will take on responsibility for running the bus service between Hovertravel's Southsea...
Read moreDetailsSOLENT – THE FINAL ISLE OF WIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL TO BE OFFICIALLY OPENED
In the 3rd edition of Isle of Wight Middle Schools, Island Echo examines Solent Middle: the school located on the exclusive Baring Road in Cowes. Solent Middle School was the final Isle of Wight Middle School to be officially opened...
Read moreDetailsDASH IN THE DARK TO MAKE RETURN TO SEACLOSE PARK THIS OCTOBER
A popular night-time charity 5km fun run is returning to Seaclose Park in Newport later this year, to raise vital funds for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA). Participants of all ages are encouraged to light up the...
Read moreDetailsCYCLEFEST RETURNS TO MERSTONE NEXT MONTH
A festival of cycling is heading to Merstone next month as local advocacy group CycleWight hosts CycleFest. The event takes place at Merstone Station on Saturday 4th May from 10:00 to 15:00 and will see Islanders and cyclists from the...
Read moreDetailsADJOURNMENT OF CASE AGAINST MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING NUISANCE CALLS TO 999
A man charged with making nuisance calls to the emergency services, despite a community protection notice in place preventing him from doing so, has seen his case adjourned until 28th May. Michael Clifton-Smith, 36, of High Street in Ventnor, appeared...
Read moreDetailsSEELY PUTS FORWARD SUGGESTIONS ON WAYS TO FUND A3055 IMPROVEMENTS
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has been looking for ways to fund improvements to the A3055 which runs from Ryde to Freshwater, encompassing Leeson Road, the Undercliff and the Military Road. Mr Seely has put forward a number of...
Read moreDetailsCONVICTED SEX OFFENDER CAUGHT WITH UNREGISTERED TABLET TO BE SENTENCED AT CROWN COURT
A convicted sex offender who failed to register an electronic device with Police is to learn his fate at the Isle of Wight Crown Court next month. Brian Gandy, 74, of Folly Lane in Whippingham, admitted breaching a sexual prevention...
Read moreDetailsQ&A WITH LIB DEM CANDIDATE AHEAD OF POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER ELECTION
Prad Bains, the Liberal Democrat's candidate for the forthcoming Police and Crime Commissioner election, has answered a series of questions ahead of the polls opening on 2nd May. 4 candidates are vying to become the Hampshire & Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsRED SQUIRREL EXPANDS OPERATIONS WITH OPENING OF DUBAI OFFICE
Newport's Red Squirrel Property Shop has announced that it is expanding its real estate horizons to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates - and has teased an Isle of Wight expansion too. Red Squirrel says that the team is ready...
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