Local Community News

The results of the Isle of Wight visitor statistics for the first 6 months of 2025 have been released by Visit Isle of Wight.   The...

July saw the wonderful annual celebration of the arts take place at Ventnor Fringe, while the Chilerton Flower Show also captivated those...

The Isle of Wight was set alight once again as WightTricks welcomed athletes, coaches and spectators for the second Flip The Island...

Island Roads is working to quickly reopen a section of the popular Newport to Sandown cycle track, which has been temporarily closed due...

A long-standing wish came true this week at Newport's Orchard House Care Centre when one of the home’s residents, a former avid...

This month Rebel Marine is celebrating their 10th anniversary, providing specialist services on and off the Island. They offer a variety...

Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park, has been shortlisted in four major categories at the 2025 UK Theme Park Awards – and now it...

The Bay CE School (secondary site) celebrated the many successes of students during their annual ‘Celebration of Excellence’ event on...

Greenmount Primary School has been awarded the School Participation Award for their outstanding entry based on the theme:  "My place,...

Fort Victoria Country Park will be the scene of some serious seaside sleuthing this summer. Join the Isle of Wight Council’s Ranger for...

Isle of Wight Steam Railway was the setting for the Island’s annual celebration of horticulture on Friday (18 July), when the winners...

Time is running out to be part of Proms '25 — a magical evening of classical music under the stars at Robin Hill this Saturday, 26th...

Joe Robertson, MP for the Isle of Wight, yesterday (22 July) spoke in the House of Commons during a DCMS statement on music streaming,...

This summer, Isle of Wight libraries are cooking up something special — and it’s bound to whet your literary appetite! They’re joining...

Sandown is the place to be on Saturday (July 26) as five weeks of colourful Island parades get under way in the seaside town. Marching...

Residents of Vecta House care home in Newport last week joined in the vibrant celebrations for Summerfields Primary School's "50 Fest",...

Two Isle of Wight-based companies have showcased the Island’s excellence in the construction sector, after being recognised with top...

Work is underway across the Isle of Wight to deliver progress towards the Government's 10-Year Health Plan for England. This includes...

DELIGHTED staff whipped out the cakes and games to mark this month’s 21st anniversary of Ryde Specsavers. The team worked hard, baking...

On Monday (14 July)  six young people from the IOW Youth Trust Taskforce went to Parliament to speak at the All Party Parliamentary Group...