Local Community News

Creative Health charity Independent Arts is celebrating age this Autumn with a special mixed media art exhibition created by residents from 13 care homes across the Island. On display are works inspired by Monet’s ‘Waterlilies’, Matisse, painted seascapes, a sensory...

2 Islanders have received their British Empire Medals for their services to conservation, education and wildlife rehabilitation - as announced in the King's Birthday Honours list. His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon presented Jacquie Wilson and Angela Hewitt with their...

New Year 7 students have arrived at Christ the King College looking extremely smart in their new blazers and PE tops, all paid for by the College. Acknowledging the squeeze on home finances, the Newport-based college felt a duty to...

People on the Isle of Wight are being urged to give the gift of their time to take part in the UK’s biggest food donation drive. The Tesco Food Collection is taking place in Tesco stores from 30th November to...

Teenage fisherman Louis Bishop from Shanklin has been recognised as an Isle of Wight angler who really cares for the fish he catches.  During the latest Vectis Boating and Fishing Club’s Junior Fishing Frenzy on Ryde Pier, courtesy of the...

The work of the IW Story Festival has been recognised in the prestigious BBC Make a Difference Awards 2023. The volunteer-run organisation – which runs an annual festival for children and families each February half term, as well as a...

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Orchard House Care Home in Newport are celebrating because their Managing Director, Natasha Lazovic, has been nominated as a finalist in the Great British Care Awards 2023. The London final is part of the Great...

Ferries are 'pawsitively' the best way to travel overseas with pets and Discover Ferries has partnered with the organisers of Crufts to list 10 dog-friendly destinations reached by water. After identifying a significant rise in pet travel, Discover Ferries, the...

Sandown Community Association, in partnership with Sandown Town Council and other agencies, has secured a £30,000 South Western Railway Customer & Communities Improvement Fund grant to develop accessibility in Sandown. The grant will help provide accessible toilets and an accessible...

Fishbourne resident Simon Howes has raised over £100,000 for The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust after rowing across the Atlantic single-handedly. As previously reported by Island Echo, it took Mr. Howes just 72 days to reach St Lucia in the...