Local Community News

A local cancer charity is collecting unwanted Christmas gifts to aid its fundraising activities.  Wessex Cancer Support is keen to replenish its stock of raffle prizes ready for this year’s events programme. Any new, unwanted gifts can be donated to...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has received a defibrillator with funds donated by Glanvilles Damant and Good Skills Training. After providing some workplace first aid training for the Youth Trust staff, Barry from Good Skills Training wanted to learn...

This January, BBC Radio Solent is spearheading a campaign to collect donated toiletries and cleaning products for community schemes, with the Isle of Wight Council's Library Service proudly joining the effort. Thousands of people across the South are grappling with...

Niton Primary School is celebrating after being awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) after successfully evidencing the strength of its science curriculum.  The PSQM is a national award scheme, presented to schools where effective science leadership is beginning to...

Islanders who care about the environment of their beautiful Island have just a few days left to apply for support from Wightlink’s Green Innovation Fund. The cross-Solent ferry company is calling on community groups who are passionate about sustainability to...

Will your creative photography skills help Mountbatten Isle of Wight raise vital funds? The search is on for beautiful local images to appear on Mountbatten’s 2026 calendars and diaries. The sale of diaries and calendars helps ensure Mountbatten’s expert staff...

The Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025 are being held on Friday 28th March at Caffe Isola in Newport, but the window of opportunity to enter closes at midnight on Friday 24th January. The awards are to honour, celebrate and promote...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust participated in the Big Give campaign, making £10,110 thanks to Ryde Round Table, who hosted a masquerade ball which raised £5,000. Alongside others who kindly donated, this opened the opportunity for £2500 in pledges...

Join the IW Volunteer Centre and Community Action IW at the Island Volunteer Fair 2025, to be held at The Riverside Centre in Newport, where opportunities to make a meaningful impact await you. There will be 60 charities and community...

If you braved the cold and took part in a Boxing Day or New Year’s swim and are keen to do more, you may like to consider joining a new flock of Bluetits that has arrived on the Island. The...