Local Community News

Local energy charity The Footprint Trust has been awarded a generous grant for 1,000 thermometers to support Isle of Wight residents in monitoring and managing the heating of their homes more efficiently. This vital funding will help empower locals to...

Saturday 25th January saw the Isle of Wight Caledonian Society celebrating Burns Night at the New Holmwood Hotel in Cowes. 266 years since Robert Burns was born and celebrations such as these are still bring held all across the world....

A group of Christians named Creation Matters, from churches across the Island, recently organised a visit by environmentalist, theologian, activist and author, Ruth Valerio, to speak at The Bay Church of England Primary and Secondary Schools. Ruth visited the schools...

Organisers of the Isle of Wight Story Festival are celebrating another successful year after crowds flocked to Newport for author readings, live theatre, music and book signings. The annual event returned to Quay Arts, running from Thursday 20th February to...

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...