Local Community News

Two Isle of Wight healthcare workers have been honoured at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's annual Healthcare Heroes Awards.

🏆 Gurnard Primary School has been crowned the 2026 Schools Walk the Wight champion after raising more than £4,400 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

Classical music, flag-waving and a spectacular fireworks finale made for a memorable Proms evening at Robin Hill.

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary team is taking on one of the UK's toughest mountain challenges today to raise vital funds for rescued animals.

English Heritage is bringing medieval jousts, circus skills and family activities to Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle this summer.

Red Funnel has been shortlisted for a national award, with judges recognising its support for the Daisy Ring Bus service helping Island cancer patients.

Residents from Orchard House Care Home enjoyed a memorable cruise around the Solent, taking in the Isle of Wight coastline aboard an accessible powerboat.

Pupils from Godshill and St Blasius Primary Schools have turned their nature-inspired haiku poems into a new poetry trail at Naturezones.

Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre has been recognised as one of the UK's best green spaces after receiving a prestigious Green Flag Award.

Families, pupils and plenty of teddy bears enjoyed a sun-soaked afternoon at Dover Park Primary's annual Teddy Bear's Picnic.

Wembley awaits! AEW returns to London this August with British stars Will Ospreay, Jamie Hayter and PAC among the names looking to make history on wrestling’s biggest stage.

Red Funnel has raised more than £13,000 for Friends of the Animals in just six months, with customers and staff helping support thousands of animals across the Isle of Wight.

Eight Isle of Wight charities and community groups have shared more than £22,600 in the latest round of WightAID grants.

🏉 Ventnor Rugby Club claimed third place at the Solent 7s tournament after an unbeaten group stage and a strong showing against experienced opposition.

A striking new memorial bench has been unveiled at Mountbatten Isle of Wight, celebrating the lasting friendship between two childhood friends and honouring the memory of six-year-old Sophie Rolf.

More than 85 people turned out to support an Isle of Wight author's debut book launch, helping raise £1,255 for Mountbatten Hospice. 📚❤️

More than 800 boats took to the water for the 95th Round the Island Race, with organisers hailing this year's event as "one of the best in years" after near-perfect sailing conditions.

Hundreds of music lovers descended on Robin Hill over the weekend as Classic Isle Presents returned with a spectacular double-header.

Survey teams will soon be working along Ventnor seafront as plans progress for a major coastal defence scheme designed to protect the town for the next 60 years.

From Queen Victoria to camel racing, the Royal Isle of Wight County Show is celebrating its 125th event this weekend with a mix of history, heritage and family entertainment.