Local Community News

A Royal Air Force veteran from the Isle of Wight has joined the Help for Heroes wheelchair basketball team after impressing coaches at an exhibition match designed to showcase the sport. Gary Butler from East Cowes, who was medically discharged...

Local firm Pertemps has supported the Isle of Wight Youth Trust's free toiletries and hygiene products service by donating a whole host of items collected over the Summer. The Isle of Wight Youth Trust offers a wide range of support...

Residents and guests at Orchard House Care Centre were treated to a truly magical afternoon of harp music, performed by the incredibly talented Bella Brown, on Saturday afternoon. Katie Schlepp , Head of Lifestyle at Orchard House, says: "The event...

A mammoth effort by volunteers to repaint all the railings on Sandown Esplanade was successfully completed last Thursday.  The project, originally started in July, concluded with a 4th session and a massive total of 300 hours of volunteered time. Over...

The Friends of St Mary’s have generously funded £875 for a television equipped with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa to help patients understand and educate themselves on good foot health and other healthy lifestyle choices. With the continued increase in...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is on a mission to boost survival rates by encouraging people to take part in a free CPR programme. HIOWAA'S CPR Skills for Life campaign gives participants the confidence to identify and perform...

Isle of Wight man Osman 'Os' Cole is to take on the London Marathon next year to raise money for blind veterans despite having recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He is hoping to raise £2,000 or more for the...

Residents, staff, and visitors at Orchard House Care Home in Newport came together to raise money for Macmillan Foundation on Friday, demonstrating the home’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in the wider community. The event was marked by a...

Freshwater Parish Council has approved a community grant of £3,000 to West Wight Churches Youth Project. West Wight Churches Youth Project brings young people together and connect them with others their own age. West Wight Churches Youth Project has been...

A record 70 tennis players competed in August’s annual West Wight Tennis Tournament, in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, raising an amazing £3,184. Matches were played on courts across the area and the big final took place at Westover...