Local Community News

Ryde Rowing Club held its Annual Presentation of Awards at their Appley Park Clubhouse, with over 80 members and guests in attendance.

The RSPCA Isle of Wight has launched its “Time to Give Back” Christmas campaign, urging Islanders to help protect vulnerable pets and wildlife through the winter months.

The show follows Charlie Price, who’s trying to save his family’s struggling shoe factory, and Lola, a larger-than-life performer with a bold idea.

The Isle of Wight Council is urging residents to think about the environmental impact of their purchases this Black Friday.

Two Islanders are set to embark on the adventure of a lifetime — a 240km husky-sled trek across the frozen wilderness of Swedish Lapland.

Globally, just 1% of clothing is recycled back into new garments, and an estimated 80% of Black Friday purchases are eventually thrown away.

Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham has announced that current Vice-Principal Emma Soar will take over as Principal next September.

Isle of Wight Tesco shoppers are being encouraged to donate long-life food items to help families facing hunger this Christmas.

Islanders are being urged to support Mountbatten Isle of Wight this Christmas, with donations set to be doubled for one week only.

An 11-year-old Isle of Wight student is helping families focus on kindness, connection, and mental wellbeing this festive season.

Colin has served the Island for seven years, overseeing key infrastructure projects and helping to shape local services.

Sandown-based software firm ICRTouch has donated 1,200 items to the Isle of Wight Foodbank.

Newport town centre sparkled as it kicked off the festive season with a day of Christmas celebration on Saturday 15 November.

A major fundraising boost has been handed to WightAID after The Wight Brand presented a cheque for £12,453 to chair Geoff Underwood.

Ventnor RFC experienced two very different weekends of rugby, showcasing both their power at home and their resilience in the face of a humbling result on the road.

Two Isle of Wight businesses, NOSY Creative Agency and WRS, are teaming up to host a special festive edition of Rubbish Networking in Newport on Thursday 11th December.

A total of 35 men joined the meet-up, which organisers say continues to grow not only in numbers but in impact.

After a successful summer season at Calbourne Water Mill, WightWays is continuing its popular wellbeing walking series throughout the winter.

A new volunteer scheme has launched on the Isle of Wight to help protect and care for much-loved trees and hedges.

Sydenhams Timber Engineering is celebrating its 25th anniversary.