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Household waste and recycling collections will continue as usual throughout the long Easter weekend, including Good Friday and Easter Monday. The bulky waste and free re-use collection service will also remain available during this period. Additionally, the Household Recycling Centres ...

Whitecroft & Barton Sports have added the Challenge Cup to their cabinet of trophies with a convincing victory over Shanklin at Beatrice Avenue last night (Wednesday). This is the 3rd successive season that W&B have won the Challenge Cup, having ...

Richard Quigley MP says that he has been assured that no frontline roles will be cut at St Mary's Hospital as part of plans to cull 250 local jobs. Island MP has said “no front-line roles” will be cut at ...

The world is your oyster; all you have to do is pick some places to go, plan out your itinerary, whip out your credit card, and get travelling! If you want to travel and gain incredible life experiences, there’s nothing ...

A St Helens man who was caught drug driving by Police outside the Ryde's Tesco supermarket will learn his fate next month. Ricky Chester, 48, of Carpenters Road, admitted drug driving when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates ...

A poorly patient needing specialist treatment has been airlifted directly from Newport’s Victoria Rec to the mainland by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance this evening (Wednesday). It was sometime before 18:00 that the Isle of Wight Ambulance ...

Symphonix Orchestra are set to make a triumphant return to their hometown with the premiere of their brand new show ‘Symphonix Whitney’ at Shanklin Theatre on Saturday 3rd May. Billed as one of the most anticipated shows of 2025, Symphonix ...

The world's last seagoing paddle steamer, PS Waverley, is set to make a much-anticipated return to the Isle of Wight this September. The historic vessel provides passengers with a unique opportunity to experience maritime heritage firsthand, offering a series of ...

With just over 2 months to go until the gates open, Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival is continuing its yearly fancy dress competition, with ‘Neon Jungle’ revealed as the 2025 theme. Festivalgoers keen to participate should don their ...

There are delays on a major coastal route this afternoon following a 2 vehicle crash. The incident has occurred at the Chale of Military Road, with emergency service personnel first called at around 15:45. Island Echo understands that a van ...