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From calming nerves on choppy crossings to stepping up to make every trip special, Red Funnel’s 2025 First Class Service Awards celebrate the staff who make every sailing special, as chosen by those whose opinion matters most - the customers.

The Adelaide Resource Centre in Ryde has officially reopened following a significant refurbishment aimed at improving care and support services for residents across the Isle of Wight.

Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised the selfless dedication and commitment of those working tirelessly to help make our communities safer.

A project to build a 145-berth leisure marina in an Isle of Wight harbour will have a likely ‘significant effect’ on the Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Natural England has said.

A 21-year-old man has been banned from driving after being caught riding an uninsured off-road bike while under the influence of drugs.

Island Echo is backing Isle of Wight archer Summer Chambers, helping fund her elite Team GB coaching as she works towards her long-term Olympic ambitions.

A former fish and chip shop in Cowes will be leased to a local housing association as a single apartment. 

A century after workmen in Newport stumbled upon one of the Island’s most significant archaeological treasures, Newport Roman Villa is set to mark the milestone with a special community day.

Isle of Wight residents are set to benefit from greater access to modern safety technology after Safeguard Technologies was approved for membership of the Telecare Services Association (TSA).

Opened in 1875 on the Ryde & Newport Railway, Whippingham Station quietly linked parish life with the orbit of Osborne House.