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In most Premier League seasons, the PFA Player of the Year award feels fairly clear-cut. Last season, for instance, it was inevitable that the gong would go to Erling Haaland. Sure, there were some grumblings that Marcus Rashford could have ...

There are exciting free activities for families planned at local libraries during the May half term. Pirates will be taking over Newport Library for the week with the opportunity to make a parrot on a stick, a pirate spoon puppet ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has called for bold and committed action for nature’s recovery as General Election campaigning gets underway. Following Wednesday’s announcement that a General Election will be held on 4th July, the Trust has emphasised ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has given notice to the local authority that it intends to completely demolish East Cowes Fire Station in the coming weeks. The station on York Avenue has been condemned due to ...

In the 1st of our new series on former Isle of Wight tourist attractions, Island Echo examines the famous Osborn-Smith Wax Museum at Brading. The Wax Museum - situated in what is believed to be the oldest house on the ...

W Hurst & Son is hosting a 'Celebration Day' next weekend to mark a very special milestone. Founded back in 1859, the local firm is celebrating 165 years in business this year with an event on Saturday 1st June. Much ...

East Cowes author, Magnus Wheatley, has uncovered one of the last great secrets of the America’s Cup in his new book: 'There is no Second'.  This is the definitive account of the first race around the Isle of Wight on ...

Platform One and Wessex Cancer Support have announced that £4,078.94 was raised during the recent Arts Aid charity event. The event, held at GGs Bar and Restaurant on 17th May, was entirely planned, organised, and executed by students from the ...

Current and past employees of the Isle of Wight Council and affiliated Island bodies are buoyant following the advice that the latest estimated value of the Isle of Wight Pension Fund has risen to more than £750,000,000 — enough to ...

Local animal charity Friends of the Animals is looking for help in rehoming 2 pairs of dogs. Star and Luna are 10-year-old Cocker Spaniel sisters who have both been vaccinated, groomed and have had dental checks. Both dogs are very ...