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Ryde Fire Station and Brigade Training Complex at Nicholson Road was officially opened by HRH Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, on 10th May 1994. The need for the the then Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was 1st identified...

Sir Samuel Kelly lifeboat Medina Bookshop in Cowes will be hosting a fascinating talk by Liz Barron about the Island's connections with a tragedy in the Irish Sea over 70 years ago on Wednesday (15th May). The loss of the...

StoneCrabs Theatre presents the award winning ‘Labels’: a Worklight production by Joe Sellman-Leava and directed by Katharinha Reinthaller. The play has been captivating audiences worldwide from prestigious venues like Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London's Theatre Royal Stratford East to performances...

Farnsworth Newsagents in Newport has beaten more than 6,000 stores across the country to win Yodel’s Store of the Quarter award. The store handled over 22,000 parcels in the last quarter to claim the national accolade for outstanding customer support...

The road closure in place for safety reasons following the major landslide off Leeson Road at Bonchurch has been shortened. Back in December 2023, a devastating landslide hit the Bonchurch area resulting in a huge section of the coastline falling...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (10th May 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 5911 £100.00 17476 £100.00 13316 £100.00 16943 £100.00 5402 £100.00 15075 £100.00 16533 £100.00 7850 £100.00 13843 £100.00 16041 £100.00 366

Works to repair the beach steps at the Needles Landmark Attraction have begun this week. As previously reported by Island Echo, it was back in December 2023 that the Isle of Wight Council enforced an immediate closure of the steps...

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...

Island man David Dunford who stole antiques, collectibles and cash from businesses in Ryde before stealing gloves and a bike from Trucast whilst armed with a Stanley knife, has been handed a 28-month prison sentence. David Dunford, 43, of HMP...

The main road into East Cowes is to be closed throughout the day this Sunday (12th May). Island Roads is to close Whippingham Road between 08:00 and 18:00, so that 'surface dressing' works can be undertaken. The works will see...