Local Community News

Vectis Youth Rugby Club and Ryde's Denbigh House Dental Practice teamed up to protect the teeth of local rugby players. Dorana Stone and Johanna Thompson - a duo representing Denbigh House Dental Practice - recently volunteered their time and skills...

This Christmas, Islanders are being asked to donate to the fundraiser of Cassidy Ley, a 20-year-old woman from Ventnor who has just months to live. Cassidy suffers from a plethora of painful, terminal medical conditions including dilated cardiomyopathy, ventricular tachycardia,...

Crowds gathered in Godshill this morning (Sunday) to witness the opening of the village's new accessible play park. Some 9 years in the making, the playground - located on Central Mead in the village - was unveiled at an unofficial...

A group of Isle of Wight singers entertained the crowds at Disneyland in Paris last month after being selected by park bosses for their Disney magic. It was last year that members of Voices of the Isle of Wight applied...

Red Funnel has hit a major milestone in its fundraising efforts for its Charity of the Year, the Isle of Wight Foodbank. Together with customers and colleagues, the company has raised over £21,000 to support the foodbank’s vital work in...

Blue House students from The Bay CE Schools Secondary site raised over £1,200 for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat last month.  The Blue House community day - held on 11th October - was put on to raise money for the...

A bus driver who was noted for paying his respects on Armistice Day in a unique way has been successfully tracked down by local councillor and former soldier, Ian Dore. Ian was just about to read the Exhortation at the...

2 big birthdays were celebrated at Ventnor's Byrnhill Grove Care Home recently. Residents Ivy and Yvonne enjoyed triple-figure birthday celebrations at the Park Avenue establishment. Yvonne celebrated her 103rd birthday last week (9th November), enjoying a party with her friends...

Independent Arts has received 2 years of grant funding from The Baring Foundation to support a new project focused on men’s mental health. Starting January 2025, they’ll partner with Pan Together to host weekly creative workshops at the Downside Community...

Freemasons from the Yarborough Lodge recently handed over a cheque to help support Ventnor's Well-being Café. W.Bro. Roger Huntley and Bro. Kevin Basham presented the cheque for £200 to the Mayor of Ventnor, Councillor Steve Cooper, on behalf of Yarborough...