50 YEARS AGO ‘HEROINE OF 2 WORLD WARS’ DIED IN RYDE
A French-born woman who earned a bravery medal in the First World War - and later aided the French Resistance - died in Ryde on 9th August 1976.
Read moreDetails‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’ AFTER SHEEP INJURED IN LATEST DOG ATTACK AT CARISBROOKE
BREAKING: A sheep has been left injured in the latest dog attack at Carisbrooke Castle – prompting an impassioned plea for owners to keep their pets on leads.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT ‘LOSING OUT’ ON £500,000 A WEEK AS MAYORAL ELECTION DELAYED
It has been said that when a mayor is in place for the region, they will control an investment fund equating to £44.6million per year to be spent locally.
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN LIGHTS UP FOR SPECTACULAR ILLUMINATED CARNIVAL
Shanklin was awash with light and colour last night (Saturday) as the town's annual Illuminated Carnival took to the streets.
Read moreDetailsPOLICE OFFICERS SET OFF ON 300-MILE CHARITY RIDE IN MEMORY OF FALLEN COLLEAGUES
A total of 39 cyclists from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police will be taking part in the annual UK Police Unity Tour this year.
Read moreDetailsPARKDEAN’S THORNESS BAY HOLIDAY PARK EYES UP HIGH ROPES COURSE
The proposal hopes to improve the park’s outdoor and leisure facilities and encourage guests to visit the site.
Read moreDetailsDINOSAUR ISLE TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DAY OF FOSSIL FUN
Dinosaur Isle Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a day of family-friendly activities in Sandown tomorrow (Monday).
Read moreDetailsTRIO RAISE MORE THAN £11,000 FOR MOUNTBATTEN AFTER EPIC 100-MILE TRIATHLON
Three determined fundraisers have raised more than £11,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight after completing an epic 100-mile triathlon inspired by the care one of their fathers received.
Read moreDetailsBROWN ENJOYS INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS IN LAS VEGAS AND MODUS SUPER SERIES
Red Funnel ambassador Keegan Brown claimed international silverware in Las Vegas before reaching the final of the televised MODUS Super Series Double Trouble Week.
Read moreDetailsCOWES WEEK GOES OUT WITH A BANG AS FIREWORKS RETURN AFTER 7-YEAR ABSENCE
Photo: Jack Downer/Island Echo Thousands of spectators lined the shores of the Solent as a spectacular fireworks display brought the historic 200th anniversary Cowes Week to a colourful close on Friday night. The skies above Cowes were illuminated as the ...
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