Local Community News

Review by Olly Fry Theatretrain brought flappers and fun galore to Medina Theatre with their teen edition of Chicago, the Tony Award-winning musical by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, which later won Academy Awards in 2001 when Rob Marshall directed...

Isle of Wight College student Duncan Chandler has had his head shaved to help in his grandmother's fight against cancer. Duncan's grandmother Janet Bedford is currently undergoing chemotherapy for stage 4 liver and pancreatic cancer. 18-year-old Duncan is raising money...

Isle of Wight Search and Rescue were the beneficiaries of the recent Isle of Wight Book Awards prize-giving lunch. Each year, a different charity is invited along to receive funds raised. Isle of Wight Search and Rescue are a voluntary...

A teenage Isle of Wight angler has been recognised for showing respect for the fish he catches, his surroundings and the people he fishes alongside on Ryde Pier. 15-year-old Jay Smith from Ryde is the latest winner of the Wightlink...

Party goers raised more than £600 for Mountbatten Hospice, as they took to the dancefloor at the island’s original afternoon clubbing event.  Revellers at Sunday Skool at Strings Bar & Venue in Newport on 13th October raised £674.75 in support...

Orchard House Care Home made a dream come true for resident Rita by taking her to see St Catherine's lighthouse. Rita has always cherished the image of a lighthouse, bringing with her a large photograph of one when she moved...

There’s only a week left for groups to apply for assistance with cross-Solent travel through Wightlink’s sponsorship scheme – Wightlink in the Community. The window for applications will close on Thursday 31st October 2024. Sports and arts organisations on the...

The cancellation of the Great South Run - due to be held on Sunday 20th October - did not stop Isle of Wight Brainy Bunch runners from completing their 10-mile challenge despite appalling weather conditions. Isle of Wight Brainy Bunch...

ICRTouch has made a donation to an Isle of Wight-based movement, whose mission is to save pieces of land from property development, with the aim to transform them into beautiful nature reserves for the local community to enjoy. Kickstarted by...

Vectis Radio has announced the return of its annual Isle of Wight Community Awards, this time at a new venue. Taking place on Friday 28th March, at Caffe Isola in Newport, the community radio station is offering a chance for...