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The Isle of Wight Council is hopeful that a notice - served on a local landowner - can help 'speed up the process' of reopening Belgrave Road. It was on 8th March that a large section of rock gave way ...

Families across the Isle of Wight are invited to an unforgettable day of fun and adventure as Double Trouble Events brings The Ultimate Kidz Show to Robin Hill’s Amphitheatre later this month (Sunday 27th April). This one-of-a-kind children’s show combines ...

WightFibre has achieved the highly respected Investors in People Gold accreditation, placing the broadband provider among a select group of organisations recognised for exceptional people management and workplace culture. The accolade signifies that WightFibre not only has strong policies in ...

A bold and colourful youth-led fashion show celebrating sustainability, creativity and carnival flair is set to take over Appuldurcombe House in Wroxall on Saturday 17th May. New Carnival's Trash to Trend will see young designers unveil one-of-a-kind outfits made entirely ...

Oakfield have been promoted to Isle of Wight Division 1 following a comprehensive victory over Newchurch at Slade Road just 1 year after being reformed. Jamie Phillips opened the scoring for the Oakers after 5 minutes by taking a through ...

A plane that smashed into the ground before bursting into flames at a popular Isle of Wight holiday park may have suffered engine failure as a result of a bird strike, it is claimed. It was just before 14:30 yesterday ...

In the last of our series on Isle of Wight nightclubs, Island Echo examines those at the former Ryde Airport, like La Babalu. The site of La Babalu nightclub, in what was the former control tower of Ryde Airport, is ...

Newport’s High Street could soon be home to a casino-style adult gaming centre (AGC) if an application proposal is successful. Coopers Amusements Limited has applied to turn 93 High Street into a venue that houses slot machines and other casino-style ...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has touched down in central Newport tonight (Saturday) as flying medics respond to a life-threatening emergency in the town. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has responded to a residential address on ...

Ryde man Jean-Pierre Labelle has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his part in a multi-million-pound drug smuggling operation, just 3 years after being imprisoned for people smuggling. 100kg of cocaine – worth an estimated £8-10million – was ...