Local Community News

Children from 3 families received book tokens and certificates as a reward for their tenacity in finding all of the figures from the song ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ hidden in the shop windows of Cowes during December. The window...

The Movement for Good Awards, spearheaded by the Benefact Group, is set to donate over £1million to charities up and down the country this year and Isle of Wight residents can now make a nomination. Now in its 7th year,...

2 Bembridge businesses have been awarded plaques and certificates because of their efforts to reduce use of single use plastic. Plastic Free Communities is a Surfers Against Sewage Project, designed to raise awareness and help tackle plastic pollution. Businesses can...

34-yer-old Jamie Hindson is making a monthly donations challenge for the year across the island. This will either make a difference to people’s well-being, mental health, life changing/experience either through charities, organisations, respite and day/night care services and hoping a...

Residents at Orchard House Care Home enjoyed an unforgettable Burns Night celebration, filled with the sounds, tastes, and traditions of Scotland. The highlight of the day was a visit from Craig Eccleston-Tod - a traditional Scottish bagpiper - who performed...

After 8 years of being closed, the Pan Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) is to re-open to the local community at the start of next month. Located on a site shared with Barton Primary School, just off Downside Recreation Ground,...

Almost 30 Isle of Wight schools have now signed up for a fundraiser to support 16-year-old Arlo Lambie, who has been bravely battling an aggressive grade 4 brain tumour. In a heartfelt show of solidarity, schools across the Island will...

The Wight Aviation Museum Team welcomed, Andrew Hall-Jones, the son of Rod Hall-Jones the current owner of the "Spartan 3 Seater" aircraft that WAM is bringing home to the Isle of Wight. Andrew who is with the New Zealand Defence...

Teen rockers 5 Degrees North have been shortlisted for the Indie/Rock/Alternative Act of the Year category at the Portsmouth Music Awards. The announcement was made live on Express FM’s breakfast show on Thursday morning, marking an exciting start to 2025...

Residents of Orchard House Care Home recently enjoyed a delightful Cheese & Prosecco Afternoon, sharing laughter and joy with friends and family. The event offered a perfect blend of culinary indulgence and quality time, with a selection of fine cheeses...