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Units of novice gamblers pay attention to the issue of withdrawal of the won funds. For many, this becomes a stumbling block. Not all gambling clubs have such simple rules. What difficulties do gambling club clients face? The main problem ...

Partying too hard on New Year's Eve landed an 18-year-old in court charged with being drunk and disorderly. Dougal Gwilliam, of Meadowside in Newport, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on 17th January where he pleaded guilty to ...

Red Funnel, owners of the Hythe ferry, say they are committed to reinstating the historic route across Southampton Water - but need to find £250,000 for a new pontoon. It was in September 2023 that Isle of Wight ferry operator ...

With cases of flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), COVID-19 and other childhood illnesses rising, parents and carers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being urged to download the Healthier Together app. This winter we have seen an extra ...

GKN Aerospace, the largest private employer on the Isle of Wight, is opening its doors at its Falcon Yard facility in East Cowes to allow members of the public, who are interested in apprenticeships, aircraft fitting and composite opportunities, the ...

4 men arrested in connection with an aggravated burglary on Pan Estate have been bailed, as Police continue their investigations into Monday's incident. Officers were deployed at 11:20 on 20th January to reports of an aggravated burglary at Furrlongs in ...

Aspire's Community Pantry will be heading to the seaside town of Shanklin on a weekly basis from next week (Monday 27th January). People are invited to Shanklin United Reformed Church between 10:30 and 12:00 where, once registered, they are entitled ...

With temperatures set to plummet this evening (Wednesday) gritters will be out and about on the Island's road network. Island Roads and their fleet of gritters will be out and about on the local network from 00:00. Motorists are advised ...

Island Echo always welcomes letters to the editor, which may of course not reflect the views of the publication and its staff. Letter to the editor – 20th January 2025 "As a taxpayer with no emotional links to the schools ...

Hovertravel has announced that it is cutting both its Winter and Summer timetables in response to a continued decline in passenger numbers and economic conditions, including changes announced in Labour's budget. Following a comprehensive commercial review, the cross-Solent operator has ...