Local Community News

The first Isle of Wight Amateur Theatre Awards will be held at Northwood House on 14th March 2025, celebrating the thriving Island theatre community. Judges have attended more than 40 plays, musicals and pantomimes during 2024, with theatre groups and...

The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival has revealed that a total of £6,000 was raised in 2024 for selected Isle of Wight charities, thanks to the generosity of the community and visitors. This year's festival presented an impressive array of attractions,...

Sandown Town Council has been working with local community groups to highlight heartcare projects in the town, including funding for a new resilience project and installing a new exercise trail in Los Altos Park. Members of Line Dance IOW joined...

Carers IW has successfully launched a new Carers Passport, in partnership with St Mary’s Hospital and the Isle of Wight Council. The passport enables unpaid carers to be identified to the hospital staff as part of the care team. It...

Residents from 2 Newport-based care home celebrated Valentine's Day last week (14th February). Love was in the air at Orchard House Care Home as residents celebrated Valentine’s Day with a mix of fun, creativity, and live entertainment. The day began...

An executive from Bangladesh has swapped power plants for a career in dementia care - and is now about to embark on an apprenticeship. Limon Zubayed moved to the UK from India in 2022 but never expected to find his...

Ryde Sea Cadets set sail on a larger boat than usual when they embarked with Wightlink to cross the Solent on its flagship Victoria of Wight. The young seafarers were invited aboard for a round-trip as the Cadets are now...

Local schoolgirl Lyra completed a 23-mile charity walk last weekend, raising nearly £1,500 for Cats Protection. The 12-year-old began her epic challenge on Sunday 9th February at The Needles with the aim of walking non-stop to the finishing line at...

Islander Jamie Hindson is continuing his monthly donation to local good causes, handing over a cheque for £100 to Better Days Café in Ventnor. Throughout 2025, the 34-year-old is making donations to a number of different charities and organisations across...

RSPCA Isle of Wight is looking for new homes for 9 special working dogs - but these pooches are made of fibreglass. The RSPCA would love to find Island business or venues who can help meet their unique needs. These...