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Isleofwight.com has announced the installation of a new, upgraded high-definition webcam, offering live-streaming views of The Needles – one of the world’s most iconic and stunning landmarks. This state-of-the-art webcam provides an unparalleled virtual experience, allowing people from all over...

Brighstone, Godshill and Yarmouth are all set to benefit from Openreach's rollout of full fibre connectivity, it has been announced today (Tuesday). Openreach has confirmed that it is upgrading a further 35 cities, towns and villages (that's 517 telephone exchanges),...

Nearly 20 Isle of Wight properties are poised to go under the hammer in June in a milestone auction. They are among 174 lots listed across southern England in the 250th auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which held its first...

On the evening of Thursday 6th June 2024, Bembridge Parish Council will join the nationwide commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day by lighting the beacon on Culver Down.  The Parish Council has arranged an ecumenical Service of Remembrance, led...

There are exciting free activities for families planned at local libraries during the May half term. Pirates will be taking over Newport Library for the week with the opportunity to make a parrot on a stick, a pirate spoon puppet...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has called for bold and committed action for nature’s recovery as General Election campaigning gets underway. Following Wednesday’s announcement that a General Election will be held on 4th July, the Trust has emphasised...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has given notice to the local authority that it intends to completely demolish East Cowes Fire Station in the coming weeks. The station on York Avenue has been condemned due to...

In the 1st of our new series on former Isle of Wight tourist attractions, Island Echo examines the famous Osborn-Smith Wax Museum at Brading. The Wax Museum - situated in what is believed to be the oldest house on the...

W Hurst & Son is hosting a 'Celebration Day' next weekend to mark a very special milestone. Founded back in 1859, the local firm is celebrating 165 years in business this year with an event on Saturday 1st June. Much...

East Cowes author, Magnus Wheatley, has uncovered one of the last great secrets of the America’s Cup in his new book: 'There is no Second'.  This is the definitive account of the first race around the Isle of Wight on...