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The Isle of Wight Freshwater Angling Company held its first juniors’ competition in many years, with 15 young anglers fishing on Minnow Lake, Merstone, on Sunday 27th October. Participants were provided with measured bait, including maggots, sweetcorn, and luncheon meat, ...

The Isle of Wight Photographic Society (IWPS) held its First Month Competition (M1) on their new season on Zoom in October. The top 10 - scoring 19/20 out of a maximum of 20 Marks - are listed below: 20s Terry ...

Police investigating a shoplifting incident at Tesco in Ryde last month (11th October) have released images of 2 men they would to identify. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are looking to speak to 2 men after 11 bottles of ...

The Isle of Wight and speedway in general is mourning the loss of the Warriors team manager Steve Piper who passed away in his sleep over the weekend. Steve had been in charge of the Island team for a few ...

Mountbatten CEO, Nigel Hartley, has spoken of his disappointment after the Government’s Autumn budget failed to include vital funds for hospices. The sector is facing a mounting financial challenge, with some hospices cutting services. For its part, Mountbatten is in ...

1 person sustained serious injuries in a 3-car crash on Long Lane between Newport and Downend yesterday evening (Sunday), Police have confirmed. As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called to Long Lane at just before 18:00 to ...

Richard Weaver/Dylan Thomas Hertfordshire's Rob Swann and co-driver Steve McNulty put in a committed drive to take the top spot on the podium at yesterday's Island Stages Rally, an event which has been hailed a huge success by organisers. Swann/McNulty ...

Fears that vibrations from washing machines and driers would disturb nearby residents hasn't been enough to stop planning permission being granted for a new laundrette in Sandown. In an Officer Written Justification, County Hall said Deven Thakrar’s proposal to open ...

The Isle of Wight Care Partnership says that Labour's Budget falls short of addressing the urgent needs of the social care sector, repeating previous mistakes and placing unsustainable financial burdens on care providers. Despite an increase of £600million in funding ...

Wightlink is advising customers of changes at its Portsmouth Gunwharf terminal between today (Monday) and 16th December, with resurfacing works changing how you enter the terminal. Major works are being carried out at the entrance to the port including the ...