Local Community News

Freshwater Parish Council Chair, Frances Turan, has given a personal boost to the Freshwater Skatepark & Pump Track campaign with a £500 donation, helping bring the long-awaited project closer to reality.

Vectis Radio, the Community Radio Station based in Newport is being supported by local musicians and artists in a fundraising evening on the 10th October.

Green Isle of Wight CIC has been awarded £18,000 of funding from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Household Support Fund, managed for the Island by the Isle of Wight Council, to help Island households stay warm and reduce their energy bills.

Department – a vibrant art centre located in the heart of Ryde – is looking to expand its team of volunteers.

Nearly 90 tennis players competed in the 2025 West Wight Tennis Tournament, raising money for Isle of Wight charities.

Hot on the heels of East Cowes’ first carnival for 30 years and the annual Bank Holiday parade in St Helen’s, this week sees three big Island carnivals to round off the 2025 season.

Islanders and visitors are being reminded to “Know Where to Go” for medical help this August bank holiday, to make sure they get the...

Tate Kump, a 16-year-old local sailor, will take on an incredible challenge next Saturday (August 30) when he attempts a solo, non-stop...

East Cowes residents rolled up their sleeves on Friday for a community effort to help spruce up the town. Around 40 volunteers – from...

East Cowes Carnival is making a long-awaited return this summer – three decades after it was last held in the town. Thanks to the efforts...

Freshwater Bay was packed with pirate flags, music and community spirit on Saturday (16 August) as Freshwater Independent Lifeboat (FILB)...

A new original queer, steampunk stage musical being developed on the Isle of Wight has received a £300 grant from the Arts Society Isle...

Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club have taken top honours in their class — and a major trophy — at the prestigious Tudor Challenge  rowing race in...

With a few weeks still to go before the new school year begins, Barnardo’s is inviting parents, children, and families across the Isle of...

Ryde Town Council has announced the return of the School Uniform Swap Shop this summer. Based at the former Natwest Building in Ryde it...

Swifties on the Island are in for a treat this autumn as Fearlessly Taylor – The Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute Show  comes to the Medina...

StoneCrabs Theatre has wrapped up its Force of Nature  project, delivered with support from Isle of Wight National Landscape as part of...

Following the huge success of last year’s event, Newport Heritage Day is set to return on Saturday 6 September 2025 – with the whole town...

A much-loved Island charity is inviting families – and their four-legged friends – to enjoy a summer afternoon of fun in Yarmouth this...

The Island’s biggest carnival season officially begins today (Thursday) as Ryde Carnival bursts into life with a packed programme of...