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Wight Whisky, the first-ever whisky brand born on the Isle of Wight, has revealed its identity and its first release, the Signature Malt Blend. Shaped by the knowledge of those who came before them, Wight Whisky is experimental in nature,...

Island Echo has spoken with Liberal Democrat candidates Nick Stuart (Isle of Wight West) and Michael Lilley (Isle of Wight East) to ask why Island voters should trust them with their votes in the General Election on 4th July... This...

The Isle of Wight Council has said that it hopes to complete works at Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor - and finally get the road re-opened - by early August. Gills Cliff Road has been closed for safety reasons since...

Excitement is building for this Sunday's Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day with huge crowds expected to enjoy the event on Ryde seafront. A jaw-dropping display by the Red Arrows at 11:30 will be the centrepiece of the annual celebration...

OakRay Care, a leading provider, delivering excellent care homes across the South of England, has announced its ground-breaking program to implement Alexa devices with hands-free video calling in all its resident rooms. This initiative marks OakRay Care as the first...

StoneCrabs Theatre has announced the highly anticipated arrival of Joe Carstairs at Quay Arts. This captivating theatrical production has taken London by storm and is now making its way to our stage for a limited engagement from 3rd-5th July, shows...

Enable Law, a specialist clinical negligence and personal injury law firm with a strong national reputation, but also significant local links, is helping to support injured people on the Isle of Wight. Darren O'Sullivan is a senior clinical negligence and...

A Freshwater man has been handed a 12-month driving ban after he admitted getting behind the wheel after smoking cannabis. Joshua Stephan, 22, of High Street in Freshwater, pleaded guilty to drug driving when he appeared at the Isle of...

An East Cowes resident has had her car returned after it was 'stolen' and due to be crushed by Island Roads - but the PFI contractor insists it has a legal right to take your vehicle, even if it's on...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (28th June 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 5744 £100.00 10856 £100.00 15913 £100.00 11403 £100.00 6813 £100.00 4719 £100.00 11800 £100.00 17987 £100.00 14222 £100.00 9784 £100.00 2451