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The saga of Sandown's derelict Ocean Hotel rumbles on, with yet another court date set. The matter will be back in court on 10th November after a judge last week (Friday 15th September) ordered all those involved to attend in...

The iconic Waverley Paddle Steamer's Solent visit has been cut short due to the adverse weather. Due to forecasted strong winds and expected swell conditions, Waverley's sailing from Southampton, Yarmouth and Portsmouth over the next 2 days have been cancelled....

‘Behaviour is exemplary... everyone has high expectations' - that's what was said in a recent Ofsted report following an inspection at Niton Primary School back in June. During the 2-day visit in June, inspectors described behaviour as "exemplary" and said...

Architectural practice Turner.Works has recently announced that planning permission has been granted by the Isle of Wight Council for its transformation of the former Elizabeth Pack Department Store in central Ryde into a pioneering new centre for culture, community, and...

Works to resurface the pavement on one of the busiest roads in Ryde will get underway next week, resulting in a one-way system being introduced for all traffic. Island Roads will be undertaking improvement work to lay a new footway on...

Ryde Police Station is to re-open to the public in Autumn 2024, it has been announced today (Monday). Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has revealed her plan to re-open 10 more police stations across the South after earmarking a...

A drug driver from Shanklin has been banned from the roads for 36 months - and it's thanks to a Police officer who recognised her as she drove through Apse Heath. Faye Owen, 38, of Silver Trees in Shanklin, pleaded...

Island households will be able to save hundreds of pounds on their energy bills through a £1billion insulation scheme launched by the Government earlier this week. The Great British Insulation Scheme could save families an average of £400 a year...

Public toilets in Newport Town Centre could be refurbished — although it could mean some taxpayers forking out more. The South Street loos, near Newport Bus Station, are next on the list to be done up by Newport and Carisbrooke...

John Churchill In the 4th and final part of Isle of Wight MPs, Island Echo looks at the career of John Churchill - MP for Newtown - and his illustrious family's connections to our Island. John Churchill - the 1st...