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THE 7 RAILWAY TUNNELS OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT
In this week's edition of Isle of Wight Railways, Island Echo examines the 7 railway tunnels of the Isle of Wight. Did you know that a total of 7 railway tunnels were built on the Isle of Wight between 1862...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT SPORTS AWARDS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
As the year draws to an end, the Isle of Wight Sports Foundation has announced that nominations are now open for the 2023 Isle of Wight Sports Awards. From the people who make Isle of Wight sport tick through their...
Read moreDetails“WE HAVE TO HELP VENTNOR AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE” SAYS TOWN’S NEWEST REPRESENTATIVE
“We need to make sure Ventnor has all the tools it needs to survive and thrive going forward” - that's from the Isle of Wight Council’s newest representative, Ed Blake, who won a by-election in Ventnor this week. Local businessman...
Read moreDetailsHERE IS WHEN YOUR WASTE IS BEING COLLECTED THIS FESTIVE PERIOD
Here's a reminder of when your recycling, waste and garden subscription collections are to be collected in the next week. All waste, recycling and garden waste collections for the Christmas week beginning Tuesday 26th December will run 1 day later...
Read moreDetailsNEW CLERGY CHOSEN TO LEAD ISLE OF WIGHT PROJECT
The Bishop of Portsmouth has appointed 2 new clergy to help lead an exciting project to revitalise and grow Church of England churches in Ryde. The Rev Heath Monaghan will become the team rector for the 5 parishes in Ryde,...
Read moreDetailsINTERIM DRIVING BAN FOR WOMAN FOUND DRUG DRIVING WITH NO INSURANCE
A 31-year-old woman who was caught driving her car with no insurance was also found to be driving under the influence of drugs, a court has heard. Charlotte Gayle, 31, care of Princes Street in Cowes, pleaded guilty to drug...
Read moreDetailsBOXING DAY SWIMS -HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE PLUNGE ON TUESDAY
Fancy a chilly dip this Christmas? Then why not head to 1 of the many Boxing Day swims that are taking place across the Island on Tuesday... A widespread offering of swims in Ventnor, Ryde and Gurnard will all get...
Read moreDetailsFORT VICTORIA SOLDIER FELL TO HIS DEATH PUTTING UP XMAS DECORATIONS 134 YEARS AGO
Gloom fell over the Christmas festivities at Fort Victoria near Yarmouth following a tragic accident on 23rd December 1889. 24-year-old sapper Andrew Templar of the 22nd Company Royal Engineers - stationed at Fort Vic - fell to his death while...
Read moreDetailsBRIDGE CLOSURE AT CREMATORIUM MEANS REMEMBRANCE AREA INACCESSIBLE THIS CHRISTMAS
Access to the remembrance area at the Isle of Wight Crematorium is currently limited due to the closure of a bridge within the grounds. The Isle of Wight Council took to its official Facebook page to break the news earlier...
Read moreDetailsWHEN WILL PHARMACIES ACROSS THE ISLAND BE OPEN THIS FESTIVE PERIOD?
Do you need to visit the pharmacy over the festive period? If so here are the opening times for the facility in your local area... Those who need to use the services listed below are advised to contact the pharmacy...
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