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Lawrence, Thomas; William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (National Portrait Gallery, London) In the 3rd edition of Isle of Wight MPs, Island Echo examines the career of William Lamb - the 2nd Lord Melbourne - who became the Member of Parliament...

Wightlink is inviting its customers to have their say on the ferry operator's service in a special Island Link Forum to be held in September. The Forum is an opportunity for those who use Wightlink's services to share any feedback...

Local people and visitors to the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to find out how easy and convenient it is to travel by bus. To mark Catch the Bus Month - a nationwide campaign running during September 2023 -...

Sea lion trainer Harry Schmitz was severely bitten by 1 of his charges after a performance in Ventnor some 90 years ago. It was on 3rd September 1933 that 2 sea lions were fighting in their tank at feeding time....

A new solar farm could be the largest on the Isle of Wight - with the capability to power more than 5,000 homes. The Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park has been proposed for the outskirts of Wootton by Ridge Clean...

Monday 21st August – Friday 25th August 2023 • Dylan Tuckey, 23, of Hinton Road, Newport pleaded guilty to assault by beating. He was made subject to a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation days and 80 hours of unpaid...

Frustrated motorists blockaded the terminal at Yarmouth after having been forced to sleep overnight in their cars due to ferry cancellations on the morning of Sunday 2nd September 1973. Police were called to make the motorists move after they had...

The former Ventnor Police Station and adjoining Police house could be converted into 2x 3-bedroom houses, if plans are approved by the local authority. Mr K Sussmilch of Hamborough (IoW) Ltd. has applied to the Isle of Wight Council to...

New research by cottages.com has revealed that the Isle of Wight is considered a top cycling destination, as the rise of 'bikeations' continues. An independent survey has revealed that over a third of Brits (40%) are cyclists, with a fifth...

A ‘much needed’ facility for dog training in Newchurch on the Isle of Wight — which attracted mixed feedback — has been turned down. Plans had been proposed to turn a former agricultural field, at West Meath Nursery in Newchurch...