Local Community News

66-year-old Simon Howes is about to take on the challenge of a lifetime by rowing single-handedly across the Atlantic in a bid to raise £100,000 for the IW Red Squirrel Trust. Simon will set off from La Gomera, Tenerife on...

The man with the maracas, Mark Berry aka ‘Bez’ – possibly the world’s most famous non-musical musician – put on some performance at Strings in Newport on Friday night. The media personality and member of the famous 80s rock band...

The Isle of Wight Radio Christmas Toy Appeal is looking for new toys (worth at least £10), or cash to help buy toys for less-fortunate local children, aged 0-16 years. The team behind the Toy Appeal knows from previous appeals...

Ryde Town Council has purchased a reconditioned bike from Aspire as part of its drive to become increasingly environmentally aware and to take steps to reduce its carbon footprint. The bike will be used by facilities staff throughout the year...

The Isle of Wight Foodbank has benefitted from a large donation thanks to new and existing members of Ali's Fitness Fusion. Ali Hinde runs fitness classes in Arreton, Binstead, Newport and Wootton and as part of this year's Community Fitness...

In July 2021, Gary and his wife Penny packed their bags and headed off to the Isle of Wight to visit friends and family - but it was a trip that would change their lives forever and ended with Gary...

Maureen Sullivan gives Island Echo her take on the latest production to come from the Apollo Players – God of Carnage. Coming into the auditorium a few minutes before the official start of the show, my eye was already drawn...

Asa Hewison joined Esplanade as a Year 10 work placement student from the Isle of Wight Studio School in 2016, but fast forward 5 years and he has now qualified as a full-time technician - one of the youngest in...

12-year-old Tyler Thompson has been named Wightlink’s Most Responsible Angler of 2021.  Every year, as part of the Wightlink in the Community programme, Wightlink gets together with the Vectis Boating and Fishing Club to reward the young fisherman or woman...

A youngster from the Isle of Wight has created a winning design that will be included on cards given to new homeowners at St George’s Gate. The festive competition was organised by Barratt Homes for younger residents at its developments...