Local Community News

The night featured a special appearance from Dick Taylor, widely regarded as the Island’s godfather of rock ’n’ roll.

A Cowes youngster is once again bringing festive sparkle to his neighbourhood with a spectacular Christmas lights display — all in aid of a local marching band.

Monkey Haven is mourning the loss of Siamang Bog, who passed away earlier at the weekend after a battle with cancer.

The charity says animals like Bryony — a dog found abandoned in a caravan, left scared and neglected — highlight why support is so vital.

Step back to 1943 and into the shadowy corridors of Bembridge Fort, where—despite war raging across Europe—a far more sinister mystery is unfolding within its walls.

Godshill Matters, the community association for Godshill, is bringing festive cheer to the village today.

The newly formed Godshill Guisers are set to spread festive cheer with performances of a traditional Christmas Mummers play in the village.

The Utilita Energy Hub at 121 High Street will host the event on Saturday 6 December, from 11.30am to 3pm.

The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival is back, bringing festive lights, music, and community cheer to the village from 4th–7th December.

During the four-week scheme, Island Roads has strengthened the brick supports and installed new concrete posts to support the new timber fence.

Isle of Wight indie stars Wet Leg have dropped a brand-new music video for their track Pokémon, fresh off the back of three Grammy Award nominations.

The programme, delivered by industry-recognised trainers, covered system design, installation best practice, commissioning and maintenance.

Network Ryde has honoured 27 young people for completing their Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards at a special ceremony.

A new gate has been officially unveiled at Copse Mead Nature Reserve in Lake, marking the return of more than 90 “easy keep” sheep to the site.

A sparkling masquerade ball at Northwood House has given staff and residents from the Isle of Wight Council’s Internal Care Services a night to remember.

The event, held at The Presidents Hotel in London, celebrates destinations and businesses that excel in the group travel sector.

The inspection, carried out in September and published last week, confirmed that the school met all statutory requirements.

Work has restarted to return Mill Copse in Yarmouth to its natural, native state, enhancing the woodland for plants, wildlife, and the local community.

Island Roads has come to the rescue of the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes, clearing years of pigeon mess from an 11,000 sq ft boatshed.

Welcome to your Isle of Wight Radio December events roundup — a festive mix of community markets, Christmas cheer, family fun, and local culture.