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Hundreds of redundant Isle of Wight Council laptops will be given a new life helping to build digital literacy in some of the world's poorest communities. The Council has partnered with The Turing Trust, the Edinburgh-based IT and educational charity, ...

A 1-bedroom flat in Shanklin has sold at auction for £80,000, but a large number of other lots failed to go under the hammer. On the ground floor and with off-road parking, Flat 5, 18 North Road is on a ...

6-and-a-half years after he was caught trying to meet a child for sex outside Sandown Pier, 28-year-old Joshua Powell has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Powell, most recently of Main Street, Belshill in North Lanarkshire, appeared before a judge ...

New research has identified the oldest and youngest areas of the UK, with the Isle of Wight home to the sixth-highest population of people over the age of 85. The study, conducted by life insurance experts Insurance Hero, analysed local ...

The doors to the Isle of Wight's Carpertright store have been slammed shut this week with the loss of a number of jobs. Last week it was confirmed that the national chain had appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as administrators. Then, on ...

Orchard House Care Home recently hosted a delightful cheese and wine afternoon, which was met with enthusiasm and joy by the residents. The event featured a selection of fine cheeses and wines, providing a sophisticated and enjoyable experience for all ...

Parents are being encouraged by the NHS to know where to go, and who to contact if they need medical support for their little ones during the Summer holidays. Services that are available across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ...

Lengthy delays are being experienced by customers using Red Funnel's vehicle ferry service this afternoon (Friday), with some ferries set to depart 3 hours later than advertised. As previously reported by Island Echo, a technical issue on board Red Falcon ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has revealed its new Business Pledge, developed in collaboration with the charity’s key partner businesses. Signed by 14 leading companies, corporate members and partners from across the South region, this initiative underscores the ...

Greek God Zeus With the upcoming Olympics just days away, Year 3 teachers from St Mary’s and St Thomas’ Federated Primary Catholic Schools organised an Ancient Greek Olympics Day for their pupils at St Thomas' in Newport. In a spirited ...