Local Community News

Red Funnel has announced the Island's very own Paddy McHugh as the first recipient of a brand-new tourism award. A pivotal member within the local community, event organiser and Chair of the Newport Carnival and Community Events Association Paddy Mchugh...

Students, parents and staff from The Island VI Form, Newport had festive fun earlier this week at their Christmas Charity Quiz, raising funds shared between the school and a local community pantry. Organised by Student Voice, the evening brought everyone...

Ryde Academy students have once again shown their compassionate spirit by generously donating to 2 worthy causes this Christmas. As part of their festive initiatives, students were encouraged to either contribute to the RSPCA or bring a non-perishable food item...

Tesco stores on the Isle of Wight have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection. There were 2,546 meals’ worth of long-life food items donated at the collection between 25th-30th November in...

Pupils and staff at The Bay CE School are celebrating after receiving a prestigious Silver Artsmark Award. Artsmark is the only creative quality standard for schools, accredited by Arts Council England. It transforms teaching through creativity, empowering teachers with the...

Yarmouth has been alive with twinkling lights in the run-up to Christmas, thanks to a seasonal contest organised by Yarmouth Traders Retail Collective, led by Adrian Evans. Wightlink stepped in to offer prizes for the most spectacular illuminated shops and...

St Catherine’s School and College hosted their annual Christmas Fair and Fun Day last weekend (14th December) raising around £1,900 to support its work with students, who all have speech, language and communication needs. The event held at St. Catherine's...

Cowes Enterprise College, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, has received national recognition for its commitment to LGBT+ inclusion and visibility with the prestigious Rainbow Flag Award.  The award, developed by The Proud Trust in collaboration with trusted LGBT+ youth organisations...

Orchard House Care Home is in full festive swing this December, embracing the joy and warmth of the holiday season with its residents. Last week, the home welcomed 2 very special visitors: Baldrick the therapy cat and the playful Abbie...

  On the evening of 6th December, Storm Darragh was just arriving on the Isle of Wight, with its driving rain and strong winds. But no one who is familiar with the pleasure of hearing the Tritone Singers would be...