Macie Edkins-Wherry, a Year 10 student at Carisbrooke College, has been writing cards and wrapping Christmas gifts for any elderly residents in care homes or...
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Ryde Fire Station have once again erected a Christmas tree high upon their drill tower, in what has become an annual tradition. The holidays are well and truly...
A local funeral co-ordinator is hoping to rally the community spirit to help families in need of support this winter. After a difficult year, Petra Wickens and...
Islanders are being invited to take part in a cold water swim at Freshwater in an event organised by Mental Health Swims Isle of Wight. Christmas can be a...
A 3-generation family bakery in Ryde has been recognised with a national award for the way it navigated its way through the first COVID-19 lockdown. Graces...
WightAID has recorded a bumper year of charitable donations with over £138,000 given to good causes on the Isle of Wight. Those behind the foundation are...
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has released a new safety advice video for anyone considering taking a dip in the sea this winter. With the...
With 1 month to go until the big day, Aspire Ryde have launched their Christmas Appeal to help those in need across the festive period. Focussing on those...
For the first time since lockdown in March, Binstead Guides met face to face at the beginning of November and there was a surprise in store for the unit leader...
To help combat loneliness among the local elderly community this winter, Home Instead Senior Care Isle of Wight has launched a gift-giving campaign in support...
Ian Jones, a former healthcare worker from the Isle of Wight, is out of hospital and on the road to recovery after surviving an Indian Black King Cobra bite...
After 4 years apart, Isle of Wight-based Electro/Alternative Rock Band Last Chance City have officially reformed. They are set to release their latest single...
Islander Natasha Lambert BEM, multi-award-winning disabled sailor and adventurer from Cowes, set off from Gran Canaria yesterday (Sunday) for her latest...
A twinning association marrying the towns of Cowes on the Isle of Wight and Deauville in France has been wound up. Earlier this year, Island Echo reported that...
MPs and NHS leaders in the South East have joined forces to honour health and care staff who have helped to improve treatment for patients in the regional...
Isle of Wight Hockey Club has set a lockdown challenge with the community to raise money for their club and enable them to buy kits and equipment. Following...
