Local Community News

Vectis Radio is celebrating after being shortlisted for four categories at this year’s Community Radio Awards.

Four unique, artist-decorated toilets, part of the bowel cancer awareness campaign “Your Loo Could Save You”, are going up for auction to raise funds for Mountbatten Hospice.

Here are some Isle of Wight events to look out for during the final days of September!

Islanders are being urged to take a fresh look at their recycling habits this week as the Isle of Wight Council throws its support behind National Recycle Week.

Blackgang Chine is celebrating after scooping three honours at this year’s UK Theme Park Awards, which recognise excellence across the visitor attractions industry.

A famous replica of one of history’s most significant ships will be docking at Yarmouth Pier this week as part of its European tour.

The match pitted a Chairman’s XV against a President’s XV, with the Chairman’s side eventually coming out on top.

St Catherine’s School in Ventnor has celebrated a hugely successful summer of fundraising, with a series of community events and challenges raising thousands of pounds.

After 18 months of bringing stand-up to the Isle of Wight, Ballyrags popular Third Thursday Comedy Night is set to take its final bow at FuBar in Ryde this evening (18th September).

Community groups and charities on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to take part in a special event designed to open doors to new funding opportunities.

More than 100 Isle of Wight men have collectively lost over a tonne in weight by swapping dieting apps for six-a-side football.

It was sunshine, music, and generosity all round as WightAID’s summer garden party raised an incredible £40,000.

The 14th Isle of Wight Literary Festival returns to Northwood House in Cowes from October 9–12.

Battling steep climbs, including the notorious Tak Ma Doon, and persistent Scottish rain, Victoria pushed through with determination.

The Smoke House at Robin Hill Adventure Park has unveiled a brand-new menu packed with smokehouse favourites — plus the launch of its much-anticipated Sunday Roasts.

Islanders travelling with Red Funnel can now benefit from an extended free bus connection into Southampton, thanks to a new partnership with Bluestar.

Residents at Orchard House enjoyed a day of autumn celebrations this week, marking the start of harvest season.

The bus had been a lifeline, taking passengers directly from the Red Jet terminal and sparing immune-compromised patients the risks of using public transport.

An Isle of Wight-based writer has contributed to a new book that’s gone straight to number one on Amazon’s Hot New Releases list.

It follows national evidence showing people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds often face stark inequalities when accessing mental health services.