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Working at height in an emergency is always a challenge so when the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) wanted somewhere to perfect their techniques, an Island firm was happy to help. Wight Building Materials (WBM)...

Vulnerable Isle of Wight children have had to be sent as far as Scotland to be looked after, due to a lack of available care placements on the Island. The Isle of Wight Council is forking out millions of pounds...

The Isle of Wight has been included in a renewed push for a 'Southern Powerhouse' comprised of Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight Councils. Last week, the leader of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Rob Humby said that central...

Large-scale plans to upgrade and redevelop Red Funnel's East Cowes ferry terminal, including moving the marshalling yard and rerouting the traffic flow have today (Monday) been launched, and Red Funnel wants your opinion on them. The cross-Solent operator is looking...

The family of a Red Funnel worker who died following a road traffic collision in Southampton have paid tribute to him. As previously reported by Island Echo, Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to a report...

Temporary traffic lights on Elenors Grove in Fishbourne are expected to cause congestion on the A3054 all week as SGN undertakes urgent gas network repairs. This isn't the first time that SGN has had to carry out repairs in the...

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones and Island MP Bob Seely are joining forces to host a public meeting to inform Islanders about plans to reduce crime across the Isle of Wight. The meeting will be an opportunity for...

Merriebank lettings celebrated their achievements at the 2023 South Coast Property Awards earlier this month Hosting the awards with great aplomb, comedian, writer, presenter and actor Hal Cruttenden’s humorous anecdotes entertained guests throughout the evening. Having recently won the UK Property...

100% of UKSA Further Education (FE) year 2 students are going straight into employment or further education as the academic year draws to a close. The Isle of Wight based UKSA, reports that 37.5% on the Maritime Foundation NCFE (Level...

Just a few decades ago, sporting a jaunty hat on Sandown Regatta day was an absolute must in the Island seaside town. It’s still a fondly remembered summer tradition for generations of residents. Now, thanks to an Arts Council grant secured by Sandown Carnival,...