Local Community News

Rosie Sales reviews the GASP! production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado at Bembridge Village Hall... Ah, ‘The Mikado’, one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most famous masterpieces, reflected in the popularity amongst the Friday evening audience at Bembridge Village Hall, just...

Residents of Vecta House Care Home enjoyed a virtual event like no other – an afternoon at the theatre streaming the beloved sitcom Some Mother do 'Ave 'Em performed by the Barn theatre in the Cotswolds. Transforming the lounge into...

The official unveiling of an information board commemorating the historic sailing in 1633 of the Ark and the Dove, carrying the first settlers to Maryland, took place on Cowes Parade on Thursday (3rd October). The idea of a board was...

Disabled sailors and swimmers, as well as a scheme to protect an Island stream from invasive Himalayan balsam, were among the latest good causes to be supported by WightAID in July. The biggest winner in the July grant round was...

Orchard House Care Home resident Marie recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. In a unique twist, despite being born on 2nd October 1922, Marie has always chosen to celebrate her birthday on 24th September, a cherished tradition she holds dear. Marie...

Isle of Wight punk duo, The Pill, have released their highly anticipated second single ahead of festival appearances and shows around the UK. 'Scaffolding Man', described by the band as a love song with attitude, is based on a true...

Community centres across the Isle of Wight - as well as Hampshire, Sussex and Kent - can apply for funding from Southern Water to help keep people warm this Winter.  Southern Water is offering 30 grants, worth £1,000 each, to...

Volunteers from Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Crew collected their King Charles III Coronation Medals from the Island's High Sheriff, Graham Biss BEM, in a ceremony at Sandown's Broadway Centre this week. The award recognises the work of members of...

Isle of Wight dentist and former president of the Mouth Cancer Foundation, Dr Philip Lewis, received his MBE from Princess Royal, Princess Anne, at Windsor Castle last Wednesday (25th September). He received the honour in recognition of services to oral...

Red Squirrel Property Shop raised more than £10,000 for Mountbatten Hospice during 2 charitable events last month. On 14th September, the Newport-based estate agent hosted a charity ball in memory of CEO Charlie Panayi's sister, Zoe. Over 160 people attended...