Local Community News

Ryde Carnival has announced that a wheelchair-accessible viewing platform will be available at Eastern Gardens again this year for the Main Carnival and the Illuminated Carnival. Ryde Carnival is dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and the introduction of...

Loren Tutty, the wife of Top Mops founder Mark, took to the skies and leapt from 10,000ft earlier this week, raising over £3,000 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. This remarkable feat was performed in memory of...

Wednesday evening saw 80 people turn out for West Wight Road Runners' 'Let's All Run Together' event. Runners from across the Isle of Wight were invited to join the West Wight club with a choice of a 5.5-mile run, or...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has purchased 12 football goals to be enjoyed free of charge by locals throughout the Summer holidays.  There will be a set of goals at Downside Recreation Ground, 2 at Victoria Recreation Ground, 2 at...

A 7-year-old girl is looking to raise money for the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary by completing a host of litter picks this Summer. During a recent trip to the park, Skylette became upset about people dropping their litter, and so decided...

Network Ryde Youth Service have officially opened the doors to their newly renovated youth centre in central Ryde. The project which was awarded a £578,000 Youth Investment Fund grant has seen the Grade II listed building (formerly known as St...

(L-R) Emily and her brother Aidan Island girl Emily Radford is to take to the skies today (Tuesday) and complete a skydive for a charity close to her heart. The Islander - who currently holds the title International Junior Miss...

Sandown Mayor Alex Lightfoot receives award from Andy Cassell1996 Paralympic Gold Medallist Paralympic Gold Medallist Andy Cassell and Olympian Richard Jefferies helped launch Sandown Town Council’s new beach accessibility project. The project includes a new Changing Places facility, accessible beach...

Sandown's Stuart McDonald led the field home in the annual Dash & Splash fun run last weekend (28th July). The annual event is held between Shanklin Rowing Club and Sandown Sailing Club, in support of Island charity Aspire. Sandown Mayor...

Naval personnel in Cowes for Cowes Week, together with members and volunteers at the Portsmouth Naval Museum and supporters of Mermaid, celebrated Black Tot Day 2024 at the Blind Tiger Bar and Restaurant on Cowes Parade with a toast to...