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More than 200m of protected hedgerow will be removed at the notorious Vittlefields crossroads near Newport, which is deemed to be the Isle of Wight’s most dangerous junction, say local councillors. The Isle of Wight Council is targeting Vittlefields Cross ...

The Island Echo Challenge Cup has reached the Quarter Finals stage of the competition. In the Quarter Finals, Division 1 champions Shanklin face cup holders Whitecroft & Barton Sports at the County Ground in a repeat of last year's final; ...

24-year-old Bailey Smith, who pushed over a moped and damaged several flowerpots in a Ventnor garden, has been handed an £80 fine. Smith, of no fixed abode, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court today (Friday) charged with 2x ...

Princes Group has issued a recall on 6 canned bean products from various brands because they may contain small rubber balls. The recall was issued on Thursday evening as a precautionary measure with Islanders warned by the Food Standard Agency ...

The Isle of Wight Council's services for children in need has been rated 'Good' following a robust inspection by Ofsted. The report published today  (Friday) finds that most children and families on the Island continue to receive a good service, ...

An investigation has been launched by Police following an incident that saw 2 cars in Sandown see their tyres slashed overnight. Police say the incident took place on Carter Street in the town between 22:00 yesterday (Thursday) and 06:00 this ...

The next generation of firefighters completed their initial training course and celebrated their graduation at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service's Eastleigh headquarters this week - including Islander Euan Kerr. The recruits marked the end of their ...

Residents at Old Charlton House residential home were very pleased to welcome Year 3 students from Lanesend Primary School. The children brought books from their school to read to the residents and it was a magical experience to watch. The ...

A 27-year-old man from Sandown has been arrested by Police for possession of an offensive weapon after he was allegedly seen waving knives in the air outside a fast-food restaurant in Ryde this morning (Friday). Officers from Hampshire & Isle ...

The main road connecting Shanklin to Ventnor is to remain closed until at least January, with no guarantees given that the road will re-open even then. It has been confirmed by the Isle of Wight Council that Leeson Road is to ...