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Following the retirement of CEO and Founder, Jan Brookes, local charity Isle Access has announced the appointment of new trustees. In this transitional period, the organisation is scaling back its activities to focus on expanding Isle Riders, its accessible cycling ...

The final time trial of the winter took place in perfect early spring conditions on the River Medina. Crews that had performed well in the earlier events carried through their consistency to this latest test. In Division 1 - rowing ...

The usually serene halls of Lord Louis Library are set to be filled with suspense and intrigue on Tuesday 11th March. The library will host an evening with 3 of the Isle of Wight's most captivating crime writers, promising a ...

A total of 5 education unions, representing significant numbers within the Isle of Wight education sector, recently sent a joint email letter to all 8 Isle of Wight Cabinet members.  In it, they express their deep concerns over school place ...

Island band the Optimists have released their most anticipated single yet - Another Mistake - available on all streaming platforms. The Optimists deliver a riff-driven fusion of 90s and 00s alternative rock, earning a loyal fan base along the south ...

Whitehall came under fire at the Isle of Wight Farming Conference last week with one attendee asking how the government can 'recover from its start'. Controversial tax changes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn surfaced during questions from ...

Red Funnel has announced that Neil Chapman, the outgoing boss of Hovertravel, is to become the company's new operations director. Neil will join the cross-Solent operator this May following a 'rigorous recruitment process', replacing Leanna Lakes - who joined Red ...

A goal in each half from Jared Tout-Walters saw Cowes Sports avenge a 3-6 home defeat with a 1-2 win against Brockenhurst in the New Forest. The game began as a 20:15 late kick off as the 16:30 ferry did ...

Plans to install a near 65ft 5G mast in an Isle of Wight town are being strongly opposed by numerous locals who are voicing concerns around public safety, the devaluation of property and the impact on the natural landscape. The ...

Police have spent more than 5 days searching a flat in Ryde as part of an ongoing investigation into the unexplained death of a 45-year-old man. As first reported by Island Echo, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has maintained ...