Local Community News

Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community Centre (VYCC) is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for its community space, with...

Freshwater Parish Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the brand-new play equipment at Stroud Recreation Ground.   To...

Hovertravel will continue its role as a headline sponsor of Isle of Wight Pride this weekend, championing equality, celebration, and...

Isle of Wight organisations are being encouraged to support their employees’ health with the launch of a new business toolkit designed to...

Twelve-year-old Ollie Jackman, a student at The Island Free School, has achieved national recognition after his painting was selected for...

With the summer season just around the corner, the Wightlink Warriors management has announced its 2025 team that will compete across the...

A colourful wave of creativity is heading to the Isle of Wight this summer, thanks to a new community carnival project backed by nearly...

Wimbledon may be over, but who says the rallies have to stop? Tennis is back on the agenda at Seaclose Park, where two of the three...

The West Wight Sports Centre played host to the Island’s fifth annual PEACH Games on Friday 3 July. The event saw 320 primary school...

A major public meeting will be held in Ryde this month to address concerns around shoplifting, police visibility, CCTV and community...

A new children’s workbook designed to tackle fear of failure and build self-esteem has been launched by Lemon Jelly Press, a small...

Saturday (12 July) saw Ryde Beach Lifeguards embark upon their annual cross-Solent swim, from Gosport to Ryde, raising money for the...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust recently received a £730 boost to their funds thanks to a Quiz Night Fundraiser held by Eldridges Solicitors at Café Isola, Newport.

Ryde’s streets burst into colour and rhythm on Saturday 5th July as the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras 2025 lit up the town in spectacular style.

Organisers have this morning (Friday) made the decision to cancel this weekend's annual West Wight Sports & Community Centre Cross Solent...

Priory School once again rolled out the red carpet for the Year 11 leavers in magnificent style. Staff and pupils lined the red carpet...

As part of their Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at The Island VI Form, students exhibited their work last week at the Independent...

The 124th Royal Isle of Wight County Show will take place on Saturday 12 th and Sunday 13 th July at the County Showground, Northwood....

A blind veteran from the Isle of Wight was joined by 30 walkers to take on his second blindfolded fundraising walk to raise money for...

A small but perfectly formed trio of organisations have received financial support in the latest round of giving from WightAID. A table...