Local Community News

Hollie Wilson, a care practitioner at the Highfield Nursing Home in Ryde, has scooped the prestigious Employee of the Year accolade at Hartford Care’s annual awards ceremony. In addition, Margaret Stoffell was recognised for her commitment as a volunteer at...

Over 35 young people from across the Isle of Wight recently participated in a dynamic and engaging Youth Voice Conference held at Newport Minster, designed to amplify their voices and address key issues facing their generation. The event, supported by...

Medina Bookshop in Cowes will be hosting a book launch for local author Kathryn Rossati's new novel for teens, 'Naturally Nic/k'. Kathryn Rossati - poet and author of YA and children’s books - is neurodivergent, as is the main character...

Sea View Yacht Club has been named the winner of the RYA (Royal Yacht Association) 2025 'Together on Water' award. This award is to recognise affiliate clubs who are actively working towards a connected, inspired, and inclusive boating community. The...

More than 100 people descended on the Shanklin Hotel for the annual Isle of Wight Scottish Country Dancing Weekend School earlier this month. Dancers from France, Switzerland, Spain and Germany, as well as from all 4 home nations, were present...

Girlguiding members from across the Isle of Wight came together as part of World Thinking Day (WTD) 2025 to celebrate a day of international friendship and reflect on 'Our Story'. On 22nd February 2025, dozens of members, volunteers and families...

The Stag Inn has once again demonstrated the power of community spirit by raising over £1,000 for prostate cancer research. This remarkable achievement was made possible through the dedication and generosity of the pub's patrons, who participated in a series...

Arreton Primary School’s interpretation of a young couple’s love story, that ends with the need for specialist care from Mountbatten Isle of Wight, won February’s hard-fought Isle Dance 2025 competition. Inspired by the care given by the Isle of Wight...

The first spade has hit the ground as Ryde Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club begins work to construct 2 all-weather padel courts – the first on the Island. Padel is one of the fastest-growing racket sports in the world and...

StoneCrabs’ Out On An Island project celebrated the launch of their Pride in Self, Pride in Place exhibition at Quay Arts recently. Over 70 people attended the event and gave glowing and enthusiastic feedback, praising the displays as informative, important...