Local Community News

(c) Paul Wyeth This weekend's Round the Island Race is set to be action packed, both on and off the water. The annual spectacle takes...

As Volunteer Week unfolds across the UK, the Isle of Wight Foodbank is extending its heartfelt thanks to the more than 120 dedicated...

The Vectis Radio 4Ps Training school Charity has been nominated in the BBC Make A Difference Awards. The award-winning Vectis Radio 4Ps...

Prominent politicians, a top-drawer comedian, a food-writing legend, one of Britain’s most popular sports presenters and the return of...

Ability Dogs 4 Young People is delighted to bring back its popular Gala Weekend on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, from 10am to 4pm, at the Charity’s Training Centre at Sandown Airport.

Keen sailors from Wightlink and the Royal Solent Yacht Club have got together to revive a traditional regatta, off Yarmouth.

Utilita’s Newport Energy Hub is teaming up with the local community to support the Sharewear Clothing Scheme during Clothing Poverty Awareness Week, from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th June.

Being 44 per cent Italian (according to one of those online DNA tests), I was shocked to discover recently that there is a popular 1970s...

Family fun is on offer at two Island museums during this week’s half-term.  On Tuesday May 27 and Thursday May 29 (10am-1pm) visitors to...

Vecta House Care Home in Newport recently hosted its first-ever Dementia Disco, transforming the care home into a vibrant, disco-themed...

Ability Dogs 4 Young People's announce annual Gala Weekend will return on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, from 10am–4pm, at the charity’s...

The popular Open Gardens event returns to Freshwater Bay on Sunday June 1 from 10am to 5pm. Organised by Freshwater Bay Residents’...

The Island’s much loved Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has launched an exciting new fundraising initiative: Isle of Wight Donkey...

A brand-new family event is set to bring the village of Godshill to life on Saturday 31st May 2025 as the community comes together for...

People with urgent but non-life-threatening medical needs are encouraged to use NHS 111 online  to get quick advice and be directed to...

On an Island that has continued to lose many of its dairy farms over the past twenty years, one family farm is taking the brave step back...

Two Parkdean Resorts holiday parks on the Isle of Wight are celebrating winning Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025. Nodes...

Male and female players are shaping up for next week’s inaugural Isle of Wight Cricket Board beach cricket tournament on Tuesday May 27,...

(c) Fox Rawding Isle of Wight band The Pill have released their highly anticipated debut EP ahead of a newly announced UK headline tour....

There’s cause for celebration in Yarmouth as the former primary school site officially begins a new chapter — one rooted in community,...