Local Community News

2 Bembridge businesses have been awarded plaques and certificates because of their efforts to reduce use of single use plastic. Plastic Free Communities is a Surfers Against Sewage Project, designed to raise awareness and help tackle plastic pollution. Businesses can...

34-yer-old Jamie Hindson is making a monthly donations challenge for the year across the island. This will either make a difference to people’s well-being, mental health, life changing/experience either through charities, organisations, respite and day/night care services and hoping a...

Residents at Orchard House Care Home enjoyed an unforgettable Burns Night celebration, filled with the sounds, tastes, and traditions of Scotland. The highlight of the day was a visit from Craig Eccleston-Tod - a traditional Scottish bagpiper - who performed...

After 8 years of being closed, the Pan Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) is to re-open to the local community at the start of next month. Located on a site shared with Barton Primary School, just off Downside Recreation Ground,...

Almost 30 Isle of Wight schools have now signed up for a fundraiser to support 16-year-old Arlo Lambie, who has been bravely battling an aggressive grade 4 brain tumour. In a heartfelt show of solidarity, schools across the Island will...

The Wight Aviation Museum Team welcomed, Andrew Hall-Jones, the son of Rod Hall-Jones the current owner of the "Spartan 3 Seater" aircraft that WAM is bringing home to the Isle of Wight. Andrew who is with the New Zealand Defence...

Teen rockers 5 Degrees North have been shortlisted for the Indie/Rock/Alternative Act of the Year category at the Portsmouth Music Awards. The announcement was made live on Express FM’s breakfast show on Thursday morning, marking an exciting start to 2025...

Residents of Orchard House Care Home recently enjoyed a delightful Cheese & Prosecco Afternoon, sharing laughter and joy with friends and family. The event offered a perfect blend of culinary indulgence and quality time, with a selection of fine cheeses...

More than £1,200 has been raised for the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group thanks to generous donations made by Island residents when having their Christmas trees collected this year. TDG Tree Services began their charity fundraising collection back...

Students from 3 local primary schools helped Gift to Nature plant a new community orchard at Pan Country Park in Newport yesterday morning (Thursday). Gathering at the green space on Bluebell Meadows were students from Barton, Nine Acres and Summerfields...