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Ischia volcano could erupt

The Ischia volcano, which last erupted 700 years ago, has what Mr Bertalaso refers to as “the most loaded gun barrel” because of the build-up in its magma chamber...

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Mudslide on Ischia: girl killed, 20 missing

At around 8.30 yesterday morning torrential rain caused mud to pour down upon the town from Monte Epomeo, Ischia’s highest peak. “It was like the end of the world”, said the Mayor, Vincenzo D’Ambrosio, who had been taking his children to school.

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Island Paradise, Ischia

Charles Searson meets Lady Susana Walton, the dynamic widow of Sir William Walton, who has dedicated 40 years of her life to creating a garden at La Mortella, the home they shared together on Ischia

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Sting and Zucchero delight crowds at the Ischia Film & Music Global Festival (VIDEO)

Attendants at the Ischia Film & Music Global Festival where delighted with an improvised rendition of "Every Breath You Take" from Sting and Zucchero.

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Dario Argento to get Ischia Legend Award

Italian horror master Dario Argento will be given this year's Ischia Legend Award, to be handed out July 14 at the VII Global Film & Music Festival.

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91-Year-old 'had lover', wife claims

A divorce case involving a 91-year-old Ischia hotelier has made headlines here with his cast-off wife claiming he has a lover.

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Ischia mayor wants fatty locals to count calories

A town in the island resort of Ischia has ordered local restaurants to offer low-cal menus in a bid to get overweight locals to lose their status as the country's leading fatties.

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