Local Community News

Festival-goers heading to this year’s Isle of Wight Festival are being encouraged to visit St Catherine’s School’s charity stall on Penny Lane, where a range of family-friendly activities and refreshments will be on offer to raise money for the local charity.

Isle of Wight students have made history after reaching the Young Enterprise National Final, winning a national award and generating more revenue than any other team in the competition.

🌿 Isle of Wight environmental campaigner Lorna Selby has been named one of the UK’s Rising Stars for her work protecting the Island’s rare chalk streams.

WightAID is urging Isle of Wight businesses to “give smarter” — saying charitable donations could boost local causes and reduce tax bills at the same time.