Local Community News

The businesses are hoping to reach as many Islanders as possible during the month-long campaign, raising awareness of retired prison service dogs and generating a significant donation for the charitable trust.

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has secured places in the 2027 TCS London Marathon for the first time in its history, selecting 5 runners to take on the iconic 26.2-mile challenge and raise £15,000 to support rescued animals on the Isle of...

Age UK Isle of Wight is calling on Islanders to knit or crochet 20,000 little hats in a bid to raise £6,000 for older residents.

A collection of striking photographs highlighting the amount of rubbish washing up on Isle of Wight beaches is now on display in one of Ryde's smallest art galleries.

Prizes were awarded across each form to recognise pupils who had excelled academically, made significant progress or demonstrated outstanding friendship towards others.

Wightlink is once again offering free foot passenger travel to veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces during the Remembrance period, helping them attend services and events or pay their respects.

A new centre dedicated to supporting young people has opened in Newport, allowing a popular youth café to expand its activities and welcome more youngsters.

Motorcyclists are being invited to wear red and take part in a 75-mile ride around the Isle of Wight this Sunday (8th November) to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Seven members of Shanklin Town Brass Band are celebrating exam success after achieving nationally recognised music qualifications through lessons costing just £1 a week.

The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust has raised more than £4,000 in just 4 days through its 'Return of the Reds' online charity auction, with organisers hoping to reach an ambitious £10,000 target before bidding closes on Sunday.