Local Community News

Freshwater Parish Council has thanked The Hut Restaurant, for their generous donation of £500 towards the upkeep of the Colwell Bay Buoys. The donation from The Hut Restaurant will go directly towards the maintenance, laying and retrieving of the buoys...

The congregation at Shanklin United Reformed Church have been enjoying a 'healthy half-hour'. The sessions - run by local personal trainer Ellen Robinson who runs Fun Fitness, take place at 10:30 every Wednesday, before 'The Well' begins as usual at...

Local energy charity The Footprint Trust has been awarded a generous grant for 1,000 thermometers to support Isle of Wight residents in monitoring and managing the heating of their homes more efficiently. This vital funding will help empower locals to...

Saturday 25th January saw the Isle of Wight Caledonian Society celebrating Burns Night at the New Holmwood Hotel in Cowes. 266 years since Robert Burns was born and celebrations such as these are still bring held all across the world....

A group of Christians named Creation Matters, from churches across the Island, recently organised a visit by environmentalist, theologian, activist and author, Ruth Valerio, to speak at The Bay Church of England Primary and Secondary Schools. Ruth visited the schools...

Organisers of the Isle of Wight Story Festival are celebrating another successful year after crowds flocked to Newport for author readings, live theatre, music and book signings. The annual event returned to Quay Arts, running from Thursday 20th February to...

Hollie Wilson, a care practitioner at the Highfield Nursing Home in Ryde, has scooped the prestigious Employee of the Year accolade at Hartford Care’s annual awards ceremony. In addition, Margaret Stoffell was recognised for her commitment as a volunteer at...

Over 35 young people from across the Isle of Wight recently participated in a dynamic and engaging Youth Voice Conference held at Newport Minster, designed to amplify their voices and address key issues facing their generation. The event, supported by...

Medina Bookshop in Cowes will be hosting a book launch for local author Kathryn Rossati's new novel for teens, 'Naturally Nic/k'. Kathryn Rossati - poet and author of YA and children’s books - is neurodivergent, as is the main character...

Sea View Yacht Club has been named the winner of the RYA (Royal Yacht Association) 2025 'Together on Water' award. This award is to recognise affiliate clubs who are actively working towards a connected, inspired, and inclusive boating community. The...