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Local Police Constable Danni Tosdevin has been awarded an Area Commander’s Certificate for her contribution to a robust investigation which helped secure charges against a repeat offender in Ryde. On the evening of 24th September last year, Police had reports...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (26th April 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11752 £100.00 16950 £100.00 17373 £100.00 17901 £100.00 15970 £100.00 17349 £100.00 530 £100.00 1124 £100.00 13441 £100.00 13805 £100.00 3075

Works to repair steps leading up to a bridge on a footpath in Whippingham are to take place, but when exactly is still unknown. It's thought that the steps to the bridge - located on the N122 footpath between Island...

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...

Waitrose is recalling its Essential Waitrose & Partners Salted Dairy Butter because it may contain pieces of blue cloth. Islanders are being urged not to consume the product as the possible presence of blue cloth makes the product unsafe to...

A local mum is urging other parents to look out for the tell-tale signs of eye cancer this World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week, after 5-year-old Arlo Brimson was diagnosed with retinoblastoma - a rare eye cancer. Mum Megan spotted an unusual glow in...

The Old Fort in Seaview has been crowned Isle of Wight Pub & Bar of the Year 2024 in this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards. Having won ‘Best in County’, the multi-award winning seaside pub and restaurant is now...

An agreement has been reached for Royal Mail to continue picking up from Totland Bay Post Office, meaning the West Wight community will retain its local Post Office. Last month Island Echo reported that Totland was to lose its only...

Prolific thief Daniel Kilshaw has been handed a 6-month prison sentence after committing further offences less than 24 hours after being given a slap on the wrist by Magistrates. The 42-year-old has featured on Island Echo numerous times in recent...

The prestigious Maritime UK Solent Awards 2024 will be championing the region as a global hub for maritime excellence and has already attracted some of the region’s leading businesses as sponsors. Many are previous years’ sponsors returning this year as...