Local Community News

In an inspiring evening of celebration, Network Ryde Youth Service proudly recognised the achievements of 16 young people who have successfully completed their Bronze, Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Awards. The award ceremony was held at Network Ryde’s new youth centre...

Mindset Bros, the Isle of Wight’s dedicated men’s mental health support organisation, invites men of all ages to join their next meet-up at The Wheatsheaf in Newport on Thursday 16th January 2025. This community-focused event aims to provide a safe,...

Brave Island has teamed up with a range of different local partners to offer 32 work experience placements to young people on the Isle of Wight, which will be taking place over the next 2 years. These specially curated placements...

A local cancer charity is collecting unwanted Christmas gifts to aid its fundraising activities.  Wessex Cancer Support is keen to replenish its stock of raffle prizes ready for this year’s events programme. Any new, unwanted gifts can be donated to...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has received a defibrillator with funds donated by Glanvilles Damant and Good Skills Training. After providing some workplace first aid training for the Youth Trust staff, Barry from Good Skills Training wanted to learn...

This January, BBC Radio Solent is spearheading a campaign to collect donated toiletries and cleaning products for community schemes, with the Isle of Wight Council's Library Service proudly joining the effort. Thousands of people across the South are grappling with...

Niton Primary School is celebrating after being awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) after successfully evidencing the strength of its science curriculum.  The PSQM is a national award scheme, presented to schools where effective science leadership is beginning to...

Islanders who care about the environment of their beautiful Island have just a few days left to apply for support from Wightlink’s Green Innovation Fund. The cross-Solent ferry company is calling on community groups who are passionate about sustainability to...

Will your creative photography skills help Mountbatten Isle of Wight raise vital funds? The search is on for beautiful local images to appear on Mountbatten’s 2026 calendars and diaries. The sale of diaries and calendars helps ensure Mountbatten’s expert staff...

The Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025 are being held on Friday 28th March at Caffe Isola in Newport, but the window of opportunity to enter closes at midnight on Friday 24th January. The awards are to honour, celebrate and promote...