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A former Isle of Wight tomato-growing enterprise could be knocked down and turned into houses under new plans. Merstone Valley Nurseries, on Merstone Lane, has been closed since 2000 with the site remaining empty ever since and the redundant glasshouse...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (1st December 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14030 £100.00 11046 £100.00 3590 £100.00 1406 £100.00 8068 £100.00 17818 £100.00 13081 £100.00 10742 £100.00 5237 £100.00 17614 £100.00 13381

Stormy weather has forced the closure of steps to a popular Isle of Wight beach  — little more than half a year after they reopened — because they are no longer attached to the cliff. Following flooding and Storms Babet...

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...

Wightlink has been awarded Gold at the British Travel Awards 2023 as Best Ferry Operator in the UK.  More than a million and a half customers voted across all the categories to recognise the country’s best travel companies, based on...

A strong and excited crowd gathered for the Long Lane Christmas Lights switch on in Newport earlier tonight (Saturday) with a wintry chill in the air adding to the festive atmosphere. Dawn Haig-Thomas, High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight,...

After 2 hugely successful events this Summer, Blackgang Chine has announced the return of Sunset Sessions for 2024 with Judge Jules confirmed as the first headline act - and tickets are now on sale for just £15! A pioneer of...

The German vessel 'Ernst' - carrying salt from Liverpool to Danzig (now known as Gdansk) - was driven ashore by terrible storms on the night of 23rd November 1898. Captain William Wallace and 2 sailors attempted to swim ashore when...

Queen and Princess Victoria Mrs Ratsey - wife of Restall Ratsey, the sailmaker - was appointed wet nurse to Princess Victoria on 21st November 1840. Queen Victoria gave birth to her 1st child - also called Victoria - in Buckingham...

Those with a spare £2.25million now have the opportunity to snap up Robin Hill Country Park as it is officially listed on the open market with Savills. As previously reported by Island Echo, Vectis Ventures announced at the start of...