Local Community News

Blackwater Mill Care Home was transformed into a vibrant beachside retreat for the Blackwater Beach Festival. The day kicked off with a delicious barbeque feast, meticulously crafted by the talented kitchen team, setting the perfect tone for the festivities. Residents...

Ryde’s smallest art gallery - Re:Box - is marking its 2nd anniversary this month with an installation that celebrates the Museum of Ryde. Local creative Naomi Baisley, while studying for her MA in Graphic Design, became intrigued by the ‘Rydeosaurs’...

A total of 6 members of the Ryde and Sandown Beach Lifeguards embarked on their annual cross Solent swim from Gosport to Ryde yesterday (Monday).  The Beach Lifeguards set off from Gosport at 15:45, with the weather being kind, with...

Thousands flocked to Sandown for the annual Regatta on Sunday (11th August) with organisers hailing the event as one of the town’s biggest for years. Crowds on a packed seafront enjoyed a day of non-stop family entertainment, including the popular...

As the evening sun shone through the large stained glass windows of St. Saviours on the Cliff Church, Shanklin on Friday the 9th August, the Newchurch Male Voice Choir, entertained a large audience with their Summer Serenade. With a variety...

The staff at Lord Louis Library have extended their heartfelt thanks to volunteer Ebony White, who has successfully raised £100 through the sale of her beautiful handmade greeting cards. This generous contribution will go towards enhancing the children's library. In...

The deadline to apply for a share of SSEN Distribution’s £3million Powering Communities to Net Zero fund in this year‘s round is fast approaching, and those interested in seeking grant support for projects are being urged to complete their applications...

RNLI representatives from Cowes recently participated in a special photo moment – One Moment for One Crew – to create a photographic record of those involved with the lifesaving charity in this, its 200th anniversary year. The charity, which was...

Islander Jane Ridley has embarked on a mammoth challenge of cycling the length of Britain from John O’Groats to Lands End in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch. Joining Jane - albeit not on 2 wheels - is her good...

Cowes' Old Charlton House Care Home hosted a very special birthday party recently for 100-year-old resident, Beryl. Beryl was absolutely thrilled to receive her card from King Charles III and Queen Camilla and showed it to everyone in the home...