Island mental health charity Men Only have begun creating their new 'mobile mental health hub' that will be used to tour the Island. Men Only are a men's mental health support group located on the Isle of Wight, who over...

Islanders are set to be given a helping hand with the cost of living courtesy of a financial handout distributed by the Isle of Wight Council. The local authority has been given government funding to assist those not eligible for...

Those who would like to take part in this year's Rainbow Run are being asked to sign up with only a few more days until the popular fundraising event takes place. With the weather set to be good, there are...

UKSA has announced Richard Stokes as its new chair of trustees, replacing Kevin George who is stepping down this September. Currently UKSA’s vice chair, Rear Admiral Richard Stokes CBE, joined UKSA as a trustee in October 2018 and became vice-chair...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has revealed ambitious plans to set the region on a path of green recovery, improve career opportunities and ensure the Solent's communities thrive. After the publication of its new Delivery Plan, Rachael Randall, Chair...

What can councils do to create a sustainable environment? That was the subject of a recent meeting organised by the Isle of Wight Association of Local Councils (IWALC). Participants at the meeting included Councillor Jonathan Bacon, Cabinet member for the...

Cowes Live Radio - which broadcast live coverage of the Cowes Week Regatta - will be transmitting on Cowes Week but not on FM, after last gasp donations come just too late to obtain a license.  Last week, the station...

Sandown's new lifeguard headquarters were installed last weekend ahead of the busy Summer after the old one was no longer fit for purpose. As previously reported by Island Echo in April, plans had been put forward to upgrade the existing...

The Isle of Wight will once again play host to the annual Summer funfair this year, but after more than 30 years St Helens has been dropped from the line-up, as has Ryde. Traditionally held on The Green each August...

Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely. One of the biggest national celebrations of British food is back on the calendar this year – and Island MP Bob Seely is encouraging all local caterers to get involved. Organisers of the 2022...