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After a lengthy closure, the National Trust re-opened the doors to Newtown Old Town Hall at the weekend. As previously reported by Island Echo, structural issues with the Grade II listed building caused damage to the ceiling and made it unsafe...

Southern Vectis has announced its timetable for bus services during the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The local operator will operate normal services on Saturday 6th May, and Sunday services on both Sunday 7th and Monday 8th May....

The Isle of Wight Council is supporting the national ‘No Mow May’ campaign at several of its sites. The campaign aims to encourage people to 'liberate their lawns' — letting the grass grow will provide a feast for insects and...

2 young girls from Ryde have been recognised for their bravery at this year's Isle of Wight District Commander’s Awards after a fire ripped through their family home back in 2020, leaving their mum badly injured. At a special ceremony...

Sandown Mayor Paddy Lightfoot laid a wreath to commemorate ANZAC Day (25th April) at Christ Church, following a brief service conducted by Rev Mark Williams, of Christ Church, Sandown and St Pauls, Shanklin. ANZAC Day is a National day of...

A 21-year-old Binstead man who was found in possession of cannabis and a knuckle duster after police searched his home has been warned by Magistrates that if he breaches another community order he'll be sent to prison. Jay Clasper, 21,...

The Isle of Wight remains one of the safest counties in the country despite an increase in recorded crime, it is claimed. The Island's 2021/22 strategic assessment shows there were 185 fewer incidents of anti-social behaviour during the first three quarters...

YMCA St Mary’s Nursery in Newport on the Isle of Wight has appealed in the strongest way possible against its recent shocking Ofsted report which has downgraded this highly respected formerly ‘outstanding’ early years setting to ‘inadequate’. The nursery is...

A Newport man who hit a man on the back with a pool cue before head-butting him has been handed a 12-month community order. Jack Summers, 31, of Priory Road in Newport pleaded guilty to assault a person thereby occasioning...

“A judicial review will allow Ryde voices to be heard,” an Isle of Wight mayor said, after the controversial West Acre Park development was given the go-ahead. Local councillor, Michael Lilley,  again questioned the procedures and processes behind a decision to...