Local Community News

In the first of our hair-styling articles, Billy Cox from Couture shares his tips on how to dress up for that special occasion. EVER wanted an up do for a special occasion or evening out? Here are a couple of...

TODAY, record breaking offshore sailors Dee Caffari MBE and Brian Thompson braved the strong winds and picked up a paintbrush to make their mark on the world’s largest permanent image of the Union Flag at the home of the Artemis...

ONLY a month after launching their brand new property shop, Red Squirrel are boasting a growing number of properties for sale and let Island-wide. The newly-formed company, located at 30 High Street, Newport, provides a dedicated, reliable, prompt and friendly service to...

DESPITE the 71knts wind experienced on the Isle of Wight, a group of sailors from Sussex gathered at Seaview Yacht Club to raise £4,000 for blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research and The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, a charity...

THE National Autistic Society (NAS) Isle of Wight (IOW) branch is launching a new support group for parents of children with autism in Wroxall and surrounding areas. The support group will allow parents from the local area to meet on...

COWES based company, SpyPrints, have presented a cheque for £300 to the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, the charity that takes young people in recovery from cancer sailing to rebuild their confidence. The cheque was presented to the charities patron and...

SINGERS from the Wight Satin Ladies’ Barbershop Chorus headed home on a high note on Saturday after claiming a first and second place in their class at the annual Bournemouth Music Competition Festival. In the chorus contest the group were awarded...

AROUND 80 people took the unique opportunity of taking a peak into the life of farming yesterday during an open day at Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Wootton. As part of the national Farm Open Day scheme, the Griffin family opened their...

EACH week Island Echo will be publishing confessions from Island-based Calders Confessions, as part of our new Lifestyle section.  Over the coming weeks not only will you be able to read through Islander's latest problems, but will also receive hints...

A planned kite festival that was due to take place at Culver Down this weekend has been postponed due to bad weather. The Up & Down Kite Festival, organised by The New Carnival Company and Natural Wight, was all set...