Local Community News

Now in its fifth year, the Festival has become a much-loved community event, uniting Islanders to honour the bravery and sacrifice of service personnel past and present.

From witches and wizards to ghosts and ghouls, the team has gone all out to bring a little seasonal magic to the world’s only year-round passenger hovercraft service.

Pairs of children’s shoes will be displayed outside the building to represent every child across England whose educational needs have been ignored, misunderstood, or dismissed.

Wightlink is once again honouring the Island’s veterans and serving military personnel by offering free foot passenger travel across the Solent during the Remembrance period.

Wightlink has rounded off its 2025 Meet the Team events by sharing a range of improvements made following feedback from Island residents and transport users.

November is packed with live music, spooky family fun, and seasonal festivities across the Isle of Wight.

Bus drivers across the Isle of Wight will be proudly displaying poppies this Remembrance season, as Southern Vectis shows its support for the Royal British Legion.

Charlie Dore Returns to the Isle of Wight for Folk Acoustic Session at The Apollo.

Red Funnel is offering free foot passenger ferry travel for all past and present members of the UK Armed Forces.

The Red Lion Inn, Freshwater is celebrating after being named in the UK’s 100 Best Pubs 2025 list by The Good Food Guide.

The restaurant, run by students under the guidance of experienced staff, provides hands-on experience in a real working environment.

Luccombe Hall is shortlisted for Small Hotel of the Year, while Luccombe Manor is a finalist for Dog Friendly Business of the Year.

Mountbatten Isle of Wight is inviting Islanders to remember and celebrate loved ones by dedicating a light on its remembrance tree over this festive period.

Ryde’s tiniest art gallery, Re:Box, has teamed up with Brevity – The Isle of Wight’s Literary Handbill – to showcase a unique new exhibition featuring 50-word stories by 16 local writers.

Eleven new on-call firefighters have completed their training and are now ready to respond to emergencies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Pairs of children’s shoes will be displayed outside County Hall, each representing a child whose educational needs have been ignored, misunderstood, or dismissed.

Vectis Radio is celebrating national success after scooping four awards at this year’s Community Radio Awards.

An Isle of Wight family business has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the region’s maritime industry.

Simon O’Dea, a Federation Representative based on the Isle of Wight, shared the award with Stuart Freeston, the Federation’s Deputy Misconduct Lead.

Young dancers from Creationz Dance Academy are preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in London’s iconic West End this Christmas.