Local Community News

Hovertravel are now full supporters of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, the Isle of Wight's only hospice. Hovertravel are working with the Hospice to generate even more walkers for the annual Walk the Wight event, which takes place on 12th May....

The New Carnival Company is desperately seeking some storage space for its giant processional bull. Originally created as part of an artistic collaboration with leading Italian carnival artist Umberto Cinquini in 2010, the Bull (named Zeus, after his role in...

A proposed application to bring a farmers market to Tesco Extra in Ryde has been given the green light. Paul Wilson, Manager for the Ryde Store, wants to bring a more community spirit to the store and use the space...

On the 22nd June The Wight Crew, a team of seven Island based women, will depart from Dover and row the 22 miles across the English Channel to France , in a 34 foot fixed seat Waterman Cutter rowing boat,...

McDonalds Restaurant in Ryde is having a makeover this week. Island Echo understands that following a recent complete refurbishment, the Ryde branch will be having another mini re-fit with the Drive-Thru pay window moving to the former middle pay box...

Innovative daily deal startup company, Island Voucher, have announced the launch of their brand new website exclusive for small business owners and consumers on the Isle of Wight.  The website features, discounts and offers from a number of local Isle...

A major incident exercise to test the response of the Island’s fire and rescue, ambulance and police services will take place this evening.  The exercise is focused on the emergency response to an incident involving a motorcycle, a bus and four...

Rob da Bank's BBC Radio 1 show earlier today (Saturday) featured a very unique concept. Rob's '3D Headphones Special' was recorded on our very own Island. A large part of the show featured Rob talking and going about his daily...

Red Funnel has helped the Isle of Wight Zoo to welcome a new addition this week – a six year old white lioness named Frosty! On loan from West Midlands Safari Park, Red Funnel helped transport Frosty across the Solent...

Following a number of minor changes to the building programme at Medina Leisure Centre, the completion and handover of the new state of the art Tone Zone gym, activity studio and dry-side changing rooms at Medina Leisure Centre in Newport...