Local Community News

The 30th anniversary of Rev Brian Harley becoming minister of Shanklin United Reformed Church was celebrated on Sunday (15th September). Brian and his wife Janet came to the Island from Cambridge where he had spent 4 years training for ministry after...

Vecta House Care Home in Newport recently hosted its annual culture celebration party, an event dedicated to honouring the rich tapestry of culture and diversity within the home. Residents,  staff and visitors collaborated to create a vibrant atmosphere filled with...

Sandown-based ICRTouch has kickstarted an ongoing sponsorship of Ability Dogs 4 Young People, in full support of the work the charity carries out to assist young people in need. The charity provides extensive training for Ability Dogs in order to...

Good weather on Friday welcomed visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show at Mayflower Park over the weekend. It runs through to the 22nd of September and is the 55th edition. Cherry Godfrey Insurance, which has a branch in Newport...

Orchard House Care Home marked Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with a special music therapy event, bringing joy and engagement to residents living with dementia. The care home welcomed local performer Paulo, whose uplifting performance provided an afternoon of entertainment and connection....

Brave fundraisers have touched the sky by taking part in the Isle of Wight’s first-ever wing walk, and by skydiving, to raise vital cash for Mountbatten Isle of Wight. Over £80,000 was raised for the charity it hosted a ground-breaking...

The Island's young heroes have been crowned at Isle of Wight Radio's Child of Wight Awards 2024. The event, with headline sponsor WightFibre, took place at Tapnell Farm Park for the 3rd consecutive year on Friday (7th September), with nominees...

Over the weekend The Great Wight Bite at Northwood House was subject to the vagaries of British weather patterns, although the sunshine did put in an appearance or 2. Sponsored by Red Funnel Ferries the event featured a number of...

Red Funnel has worked hand-in-hand with one of its long-term freight customers, Acclaim Logistics, to collect hundreds of tin cans as part of a food donation drive for its Charity of The Year partner, the Isle of Wight Foodbank. The...

The Vectis Historic Vehicle Club Ltd recently presented a donation of £1,000 to Beaulieu House’s Tony Wake, following the club fundraising Open Day at Arreton Barns. On presenting the cheque for £1,000, Chairman Bill Rasmussen said that members of the...