Local Community News

Island woman Alanna Norman has launched Hearts from a Hanger - a not-for-profit clothing bank - that looks to help those in need. Hearts from a Hanger takes in old/unwanted clothes that you no longer wear and gives them to...

Care home residents at Ryde's Hazel Lodge were treated to a 'hee-haw-larious'' time when a duo of friendly donkeys from the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary came for a visit last week. Hazel Lodge is a nursing home in Ryde...

The Friends of St Mary's Hospital donated over £27,000 to the Island's only hospital last, all thanks to the Island community's generous donations, volunteering and fundraising efforts. The money handed over to St Mary's helps support services and purchase equipment...

Aspire's Community Pantry will be heading to the seaside town of Shanklin on a weekly basis from next week (Monday 27th January). People are invited to Shanklin United Reformed Church between 10:30 and 12:00 where, once registered, they are entitled...

86-year-old fundraiser Dot Porter was recently presented with the Millennium Trophy at Freshwater Golf Club's AGM by outgoing captain, Tony Keen. Dot was awarded the trophy for outstanding achievement for her remarkable fundraising effort for the Freshwater Bay Lifeboat -...

Orchard House Care Home hosted a heart-warming Dementia Café afternoon, which brought residents, staff and families together for a meaningful and enjoyable time. Adding to the occasion, the home also celebrated National Cream Tea Day, complete with delicious scones, clotted...

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Dawn, the owner of the Cowes Dress Agency, following devastating flooding over Christmas caused by a water main bursting in the flat above. Dawn’s shop, a staple in the Cowes community, has...

The deadline for submitting entries for the Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025 is coming up fast. Entry forms need to be in by midnight this Friday, 24th January. The awards are to honour, celebrate and promote the great work that...

Friends of the Animals are seeking a home for Louis and Cooper - 2 dogs collected on Christmas Eve as an emergency foster. The charity has now been made aware the dogs would be unable to go back home again....

An Isle of Wight wellness expert has come up with some top tips to help people combat Blue Monday – the day that’s often considered to be the most depressing of the year because of financial struggles, bad weather, and...