Local Community News

No sooner were the last chimes resounding from Big Ben than the Curator downed his last glass of egg nog mixed with port and readied himself for than annual New Year’s Day flower count at Ventnor Botanic Garden. The count...

Paul Kendall's new book entitled 'Queen Victoria: Her Life & Legacy' is being published by Frontline Books in February 2022. The book is an illustrated biography that tells the story of Queen Victoria's life and legacy, through locations and objects,...

Unreliable electric vehicle charging points are leading to calls for the Isle of Wight Council to install new ones. It is also hoped installing new and more charging points will encourage people to buy electric vehicles and move away from...

The Fairway Athletics Centre in Sandown could be renamed in honour of a popular Island coach to ensure his legacy lives on. Ray Scovell, who was a community development officer for the Isle of Wight Council’s Sports Unit, passed away...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), the company responsible for the electricity distribution across central southern England, is reminding everyone of the free help and support offered by its Priority Services Register. With over 750,000 customers living and working in...

Wightlink has launched a new £10,000 fund to encourage Isle of Wight primary schools to undertake projects that help the environment. Wightlink Green Fund for Schools grants, typically between £500-£1,000 in value, will be available for educational projects to bring...

Innovative plans to provide truly affordable homes for Island families at risk of homelessness are revealed in Cabinet papers published yesterday (Wednesday). In accordance with the Alliance Administration’s priority to address housing issues and homelessness on the Island, the proposals...

The team at isleofwight.com are proud to now have the largest network of Isle of Wight live webcams around the Island - giving you up to date footage of Islandwide destinations. You can see them live, for free, here - isleofwight.com/webcams...

For many years residents and tourists alike have seen the eerie glow above Hale Common, with many confused as to what it might be. Well, if you don't know, here is what it is...  For many years Island Echo has...

5 more charitable causes will receive funding from the Isle of Wight Foundation worth over £30,000 collectively.  Home-Start Isle of Wight, The Phoenix Project, Ryde Sea Cadets, Havenstreet Community Association and Wessex Cancer Trust join the six previously announced organisations...