Local Community News

Sweet music from local singers and musicians will get Wightlink customers in the mood for Christmas as they cross the Solent in the run-up to the holidays. Ferries and ports will ring to the sounds of carols and seasonal music....

A Christmas concert at Newport Minster raised over £6,000 for Wessex Cancer Support on last weekend (Saturday 30th November). Over 200 people attended Music at the Minster, featuring an array of musical talent from across the Island. The evening began...

Wightlink is once again challenging the people of the Isle of Wight to come up with good ideas to help the Island become more sustainable, through its Green Innovation Fund. Island groups are invited to apply for a share of...

The Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club was proud to present a cheque for £1,019 to Daisy Chains IW Children's Charity earlier this week (Tuesday 3rd December). Each year the centre chooses a small charity with...

Embracing Age - a registered Charity supporting care home residents without family or suffering isolation - celebrated 5 years of their work on the Island this month. Orchard House care facility kindly hosted the celebration with a buffet and cake ...

The gifts from the “Twelve Days of Christmas” have escaped from the song and are exploring the shop windows in Cowes. With its myriad quirky and individual shops, Cowes is a great place to find gifts, so, why not visit...

The Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre Isle of Wight is hoping to raise £30,000 to offer free help to more households in financial crisis. A group of churches on the Isle of Wight have been partnering with UK debt...

Appreciating the sea and its impact on positive mental health has inspired a local business to support a surfing charity. Vectis Refrigeration has joined the Wave Project’s Surf Therapy Business Alliance, to help offer more surf courses to young people...

Strings Bar & Venue in Newport have taken Music Venue Trust's 'Outstanding contribution to Grassroots Music' award. After picking up the award the duo behind Strings - Claydon Connor and Andrew Booth - have announced a host of big names...

Volunteers at the NSPCC’s shop in Cowes have been recognised at the children’s charity’s annual staff awards night by winning an Esther Award. Hosted by Chief Executive Peter Wanless, the awards recognise staff members and volunteers who have made a...