Local Community News

Broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle took part in the launch of a new network of glamping tents called Ready Camp at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at Birmingham’s NEC. The exciting new glamping product is aimed at adventurous young families,...

Applications are already flooding in for Comic Relief’s £65k fund for local groups changing lives in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The charity and partner Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation say the standard of applications is better...

A new Chinese name for The Needles has been revealed following ten weeks of voting in China. National tourism agency VisitBritain has revealed the new Mandarin name for the landmark attraction as part of its ‘GREAT Chinese Names for GREAT...

Officers from the Hampshire Constabulary Marine Policing Unit are this week investigating a theft from Wootton Bridge - the second in just 3 weeks. Police are investigating reports that a 16ft Dory fishing boat was stolen from the Wootton Creek area...

The White Horse pub in Whitwell, said to be one of the oldest in the country, is to reopen its doors on Saturday. Back in January Island Echo exclusively reported the sudden closure of the top pub, with details emerging that the...

The news that the 65-plus pensioner bond scheme will be extended for another 3 months is good news for Island pensioner claims the Island's MP, Andrew Turner. The extension comes as a result of an unprecedented demand with more than...

Students from the Isle of Wight met The Duchess of Cambridge - Kate Middleton -at Ben Ainslie Racing in Portsmouth yesterday (Friday). The Duchess received the inside track on the team's progress and was privy to some of the secret...

The Vectis Corps of Drums Youth Marching Band recently celebrated with their annual presentation evening. Every member aged 18 and under received a certificate of achievement and progression award.   Additional awards were presented to other members of the band. In...

The Post Office in Binstead will open a new-style ‘local’ service on Tuesday 3rd March at 13:00, with upgrades being made to the village store also. The upcoming modernisation means the Post Office service will be provided at a combination...

Following the success of last year’s event, Red Funnel has announced it will again be supporting the Cowes Antiques and Collectors Fair, organised by the Isle of Wight branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND). The fair, which is...