Local Community News

The Isle of Wight’s Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff have unveiled new reading and heritage projects at Shanklin Community Library.

Local good causes across the age ranges have benefited in the first WightAID round of grant giving of 2026.

Businesses in Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and the Isle of Wight are invited to apply for funding for new water-saving projects.

A heartwarming act of kindness has seen an Isle of Wight man’s lifelong wish come true, thanks to Age UK Isle of Wight, his family and community support.

Scouts UK has launched the search for a new County Lead Volunteer for the Isle of Wight, with long-serving current lead Dave Simpson due to step down in July.

More than 40 people gathered for a lively afternoon over the Bank Holiday weekend as this year’s East Cowes Carnival Royalty was selected

Local Isle of Wight radio station Vectis Radio is set to launch on DAB on 18th April, marking the culmination of nearly 2 years of planning and behind-the-scenes work.

Donations from the sales of Christmas candles, created by Island wellness brand, All Well & Good, raised £4,800 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

Wight Orienteers are marking their 50th anniversary in 2026, celebrating 5 decades of events, international success and grassroots participation on the Isle of Wight.

Freshwater lifeboat crew member James Metcalfe is set to walk 711 miles from the Isle of Wight to Germany this spring for charity.