Local Community News

Young people from the Isle of Wight have joined other Scouts from across the UK at the world-famous University of Oxford to help shape the future of the Movement. The landmark youth forum was one of the first events of...

Tritone Singers excelled themselves last month when they sang to a capacity audience in Christ Church Totland. The concert was dedicated to the memory of Robin Lang who formerly sang tenor with the choir and also played cello with the...

Shanklin United Reformed Church held their monthly café-style service with free drinks, sandwiches and cakes on Mothering Sunday. People sat around tables at which they filled in quizzes and coloured cut-outs symbolising those within God's family. A mother thanked those...

ICRTouch has recently visited the Isle of Wight Foodbank in Cowes to make a generous donation. In order to support local families around the Easter break, the ICRTouch team - including CEO Colin Ringer - hand-delivered 240 Cadbury’s Easter eggs....

Butterfly lovers across the Isle of Wight are being urged to take action following the release of shocking new data confirming 2024 as one of the worst years on record for UK butterflies – with the much-loved Small Tortoiseshell having...

Over 90 people attended the third Vectis Radio Isle of Wight Community Awards ceremony on Friday (28th March), celebrating the Island's local heroes. The awards were presented by the High Sheriff, Graham Biss, at Caffe Isola. Interval entertainment was provided...

Orchard House Care Home in Newport marked Mother’s Day in style on 30th March, with a wonderful afternoon tea that brought families together in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Residents had the pleasure of inviting their children to share this...

Families across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to embrace their wild side this Easter with a range of free activities from the wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. From butterfly-spotting adventures to crafty kite-making and even creating your own Moon...

The Bay CE School in Sandown has recently started a free Breakfast Club, open to all students at the secondary site from 07:30-08:20 every weekday. It is designed to support student well-being, improve concentration and enhance academic achievement. Approximately 150...

This year is the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) and Victory over Japan (VJ) and Islanders are being encouraged to celebrate and bring people together. Thursday 8th May 2025 marks 80 years since VE Day, when the Second...