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Hopes of a return for Cowes' Chip Ahoy appear to be over as the current owner has launched a planning application to turn the former chip ship into a 2 bedroom house. Mr Andrew Pritchard is seeking to convert the ...

Further maintenance work on the boarding ramp at Wightlink's Portsmouth Harbour terminal has led to the cancellation of 2 late night Fastcat sailings on Thursday. The 22:45 sailing from Portsmouth Harbour and the 23:10 sailing from Ryde Pier Head have ...

As a small business owner, you've likely enjoyed your fair share of success at a variety of local fairs and markets. You may be filled with a renewed sense of confidence after being welcomed by the local community and making ...

Carisbrooke College's 2023 school trip to Vietnam has been shortlisted for a national award! It is 1 of just 4 finalists in the 'My Best School Trip' category in the annual School Travel Awards. The trip, organised by Carisbrooke College ...

This weekend marked a significant milestone in Isle of Wight football history, as the first-ever all girls game took place in the Sunday league. Hosted at Oakfield C of E Primary School, the match saw Wight Eagles U13 Girls face ...

Football gathers millions of people together and helps unite them. In the UK, it's more than a sport; it's an institution with supporters who follow every match rigorously. Thus far, it's been difficult for various organisations to raise women's interest ...

Dover Park Primary School has welcomed the popular ‘Open the Book’ programme into school once again this academic year, as the dedicated volunteers from the community group return to continue their excellent work at the Ryde school. Open the Book ...

Red Funnel has announced the opening of its annual Charity of the Year nominations for 2025. The ferry operator is calling on charities serving the Isle of Wight community to apply for the chance to be its next Charity of ...

A 41-year-old man has been arrested, questioned and bailed following an altercation in Newport yesterday evening (Tuesday). Police were called to St John's Road at 18:20 to reports of an incident between a male and a group of 3 scaffolders. ...

The Isle of Wight's fleet of 22 electric buses looks set to be built in Northern Ireland, as the Go Ahead group announces a major £500million investment in UK manufacturing. As previously reported by Island Echo, Southern Vectis is to ...