Local Community News

For the first time this year, the Isle of Wight Council is flying the Red Ensign at County Hall, Newport in honour of Merchant Navy Day  today (Thursday 3rd September). Charles Chapman, chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, said:...

As parents across the Isle of Wight are once again embarking on the stresses of the school run for another year, a Isle of Wight specialist is appealing for them not to compromise on vehicle safety. The advice from Tony Reid,...

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is inviting adrenaline junkies to reach spectacular heights with a Spinnaker Tower Abseil in Portsmouth on Saturday 19th September, while making a difference to young people in recovery from cancer. Challenge yourself to abseil 100...

Newport's Bloomin' Green, the alternative gardening competition that was devised by Cllr Lois Prior in 2012 as part of Newport’s Green Town project, has grown from strength to strength and this year saw a large increase in entries from local...

Staff at the Island's TK Maxx store are supporting a national campaign for people to 'Give up Clothes' to help raise funds for children and young adults with cancer. Islanders are being encouraged to fill a bag with unwanted clothes,...

The leader of the national Green Party of England and Wales, Natalie Bennett, will appear at an event at Newport Football Club on Wednesday 9th September at 19:30. Entitled 'A Green Future for the Isle of Wight', the event will...

Red Funnel and Robin Hill's Squawk Birds and Squawkettes invaded Southampton and West Quay on Friday, bringing colour and excitement with them to the High Street, Above Bar and the shopping centre. The cheeky creatures are native to Robin Hill...

Visit Isle of Wight, the Island's Destination Management Organisation, have launched a brand new, 38-page Dinosaur Safari Guide. Brimming with humour, the Isle of Wight Official Safari Guide is a fun, engaging workbook with ideas, activities and games designed to educate...

Results and figures just released show that Cowes Yacht Haven had one of its most successful weeks ever at Cowes Week, with six members of their dry sail fleet claiming first or second place in a number of classes and...

St John Ambulance, the nation’s leading first aid charity, has teamed up with the Island Echo to bring you some simple, but life saving, first aid tips – this week: bleeding. Any break in the surface of the skin will...