Local Community News

The Portsmouth Daisy Bus service, which transports Isle of Wight patients from the Southsea Hover terminal to QA Hospital, is set to move under new management.

Two Island charities supporting families in crisis and women in vulnerable situations have received major funding in WightAID’s final round of grants for the year.

Islanders who are missing someone this Christmas are invited to honour their memory at Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s annual Light up a Life event.

All Well & Good® has launched Yuletide, a handmade festive candle created to raise funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

SUFA brings together freight operators, suppliers, and innovators committed to transforming urban delivery into a cleaner, more efficient, and socially responsible system.

Set in the early years of the Second World War, the novel brings to life the story of nurse Peggy, inspired by the real experiences of Cooper’s parents.

Young people across the Isle of Wight are invited to send in their work for the first issue, which will be printed in full colour on A5 pages.

Children and young people across the Isle of Wight can look forward to a fun-filled festive break with the return of the Holiday Activities and Food programme this Christmas.

Island veterans and their families are being welcomed to a free Christmas Get-Together in Shanklin later this month.

The Wight Brainy Bunch is set to bring festive cheer back to Ryde next month as its popular Winter Wonderland Christmas Market returns to Ryde Fire Station.

Island veterans and their families are being invited to a special Christmas gathering at the Brunswick Hotel in Shanklin later this month.

Following the huge success of this summer’s Proms ’25, Classic Isle is bringing two nights of world-class live music back to Robin Hill.

Now in its fifth year, the popular New Carnival event will also include the town’s Christmas lights switch-on.

Northwood House played host to a night of celebration yesterday as the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards returned for their sixth year.

East Cowes was buzzing with excitement this week, as the brand-new East Cowes Skatepark was officially opened to the public.

Veterans stood alongside reservists, emergency services, youth groups, cadets, and families.

A Ryde-based community group is celebrating a major funding boost to help more Islanders connect with nature and improve their wellbeing.

A glamorous Moonlit Masquerade Ball at GG’s Bar & Restaurant has raised more than £5,000 for Island charity The Wight Brainy Bunch.

Music lovers in West Wight are in for a treat this month as the Slipshod Singers take to the stage for a special charity concert in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

The legendary Randonnee is gearing up for a new era — with Mountbatten Isle of Wight taking the reins.