Local Community News

A Brownie Unit from Sandown and their leaders have been climbing high recently thanks to fun adventures organised by Kingswood Centre at Bembridge. After spotting the chance to experience new activities such as wall climbing and Aeroball, the 4th Sandown...

Dover Park Primary School recently hosted an exhilarating Science Day, dedicated to exploring sustainability and our interconnected world. This immersive experience - held during an event on Tuesday 19th March - allowed the entire school to delve into the wonders...

The heroic achievement of 3 Island friends who completed a transatlantic row to raise awareness of ocean pollution has been recognised by the Isle of Wight Council. Xavier Baker, Paul Berry and Chris Mannion arrived in Antigua after rowing 3,000...

Volunteer kayakers and support boats are being sought for this year's charity swim across the Solent in aid of Wessex Cancer Support. The charity runs an annual 'Swim for Hope' event to raise funds to support Islanders affected by cancer. Last...

The opening event of the Pop's Nature Reserve in Bembridge was witnessed by a large crowd last Saturday (16th March). Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Phil Jordan and Chairman Claire Critchison officially opened the nature reserve - located...

7 Isle of Wight good causes have benefitted in the latest round of giving by WightAID. Almost £10,000 was granted in the first round of 2024 with the Arukah Project CIC the biggest winner with more than £7,000 towards its...

Young people from across the Island came together in a special Youth Voice event on Saturday 16th March.  The event was developed and organised by the Isle of Wight Youth Council and Isle of Wight Youth Trust to discuss and...

An Island charity has taken delivery of a minibus purchased with the help of a £14,000 grant from Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation. The Way Forward Programme provides support, training and employment for people aged from 12 upwards with physical...

There are just days left to vote for the Isle of Wight as winner of a national competition. The Isle of Wight Ramblers, representing the volunteer walk leaders of the multi-award winning Isle of Wight Walking Festival, are shortlisted in...

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has planted 27 native trees within the Sanctuary’s grounds, thanks to funding from The Tree Council’s Branching Out Fund, and help from their volunteers and gardening club members. Branching Out provides grants ranging from £250 to...