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We take a look back at Isle of Wight news from previous decades for the week ending 21st October, including a giant octopus found in the River Medina 100 years ago. 30 years ago (1993) PENSIONER BURIED IN BACK GARDEN...

Support for victims of sexual violence across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has entered a new era with the start of a major contract announced by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones. The new combined Frankie Worker Service...

The White Lion, a renovated traditional village inn in Niton, has announced that it has once again retained its prestigious Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence. This achievement marks the 2nd consecutive year that The White Lion has been recognised for...

Browns Golf Course in Sandown can plan for the future after concerns were raised that it would ‘block’ the regeneration of Yaverland and The Bay area if a new lease was granted. A 5-year lease is now in the process...

Out-of-date food, flies in the kitchen and shellfish being stored on the work surfaces - these are just some of the factors that contributed to Sea View Yacht Club being handed a 1-star food hygiene rating. The establishment, located on...

Isle of Wight beaches have suffered up to 50 hours of sewage discharge since heavy rain arrived on Wednesday (18th October). Wednesday saw torrential rainfall with more than 40mm recorded in Gunville and a flood alert issued for the Eastern...

More double yellow lines could be put in place in and around Newport as the Council proposes a number of new parking restrictions. As previously reported by Island Echo, nearly 60 schemes have been proposed by the Isle of Wight...

Self-assessment customers on the Isle of Wight are being urged to be on the lookout for scam texts, emails, and phone calls from fraudsters. This warning comes as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) received more than 130,000 reports about tax...

Tributes have been paid to Yonatan Rapoport who was tragically killed during the Hamas attack on kibbutz Be'eri in Israel last week. Known as Yoni, Mr Rapoport's parents married on the Island in 1982 and he was born here the...

Local business owners across the Solent region who are looking to achieve their full potential are encouraged to sign up for free expert support with the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The LEP’s Growth Hub team is working in partnership...