Local Community News

13-year-old Noah Kefford Local estate agent Hose Rhodes Dickson are to sponsor the brand new Freshwater skatepark and pump track project with a generous donation – and that may be just the start. HRD, who will be opening a branch...

Shanklin Brownies have been busy working hard for their aviation badge, which has included a visit to the Wight Aviation Museum at Sandown Airport. At the airport museum, the Brownies discovered the history of flight with special emphasis on flyers...

Maureen Sullivan’s column at Island Echo explores and reveals all that the Isle of Wight’s Arts and Theatre scene has to offer. This review of the 'People's Republic of the Isle of Wight' has been contributed by her associate, Lisa...

2 firefighters from Newport are set to climb the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs to symbolise the 110 floors New York's brave firefighters ascended during the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001. Crew Manager Simon Benfield and Firefighter Bex Thompson...

Jen Edgington The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been shortlisted in 2 categories in this year’s Nursing Times Awards. Each year the awards bring together the nursing community to shine a light on the brightest talent in the profession and...

Another busy season is underway for Ryde Beach Lifeguards who are protecting visitors to Ryde’s popular beaches. Operated by the Waterside Community Trust, with support from Ryde Town Council, the lifeguards are based near the Waterside Pool above The Big...

A new book entitled 'Historic Isle of Wight Food' is bringing to life the forgotten elements that characterised the Island’s regional cuisine in centuries past, from foraged fruit wine to samphire and sand sprats. It explores how the Island’s landscape,...

Pan Together, the charity which exists to support and provide a community hub for the residents of East Newport, has received a generous donation of £290.83 to support its services at Downside Community Centre. The money has been raised by...

80 intrepid fundraisers are taking the plunge for Wessex Cancer Trust - in celebration of the charity’s 40th birthday. On 3rd August, a team of 40 will be skydiving from 10,000ft at Sandown Airport, while on 4th September, another 40...

His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent presented the Isle of Wight Bus Partnership with their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service during his visit to the Island this week. The award was received on behalf of the volunteers by Alan...