Local Community News

The 2024 Vectis Radio Isle of Wight Community Awards ceremony was held at The Riverside Centre on Friday (15th March), recognising the work of selfless Islanders. Over 100 people were in the Trafalgar Room to witness the awards being presented...

The Worshipful Master of Spithead Lodge - based in Seaview - has chosen a foodbank as his charity for his year in office. Proceeds of the raffles and bottle draws held at the Masonic Meetings will be turned into items...

The crowd outside Freshwater Memorial Hall over half an hour before the show is testament to the anticipation for Curtain Up’s ‘Free For Hall’ by Cheryl May, the follow up to their sell out production of ‘Blue Murder on the...

'Calm was the sea' in Sandown Bay on Saturday evening where a large audience was 'lulled' into waves of joy as they listened to, and joined in with, the Newchurch Male Voice Choir and Sea Gels Shanty Band as they...

Rural community buildings across the country will be taking part in Village Halls Week (18th-24th March) as part of a national campaign led by Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). Run almost entirely by volunteers, village halls are a...

The Isle of Wight Council rolled out the green carpet last week (Friday 15th March), as it hosted the 2023 Green Impact Awards at Building 41. This annual event shines a spotlight on the remarkable strides made by businesses and...

West Wight Road Runners met up for their weekly run earlier this week, but this time decided to turn the usual gathering into a 'Food Bank Run'. 20 runners met in Freshwater each with items to donate to the Isle...

Isle of Wight College students of Travel and Tourism got an insight into Wightlink’s operations at the start of a study day in Portsmouth. Captain Dave Booker welcomed the 15-strong group to the Bridge of St Clare as they sailed...

The Apollo Theatre in Newport is to welcome ex-Land Girl Doris, 96, to the audience of their production of 'Lilies on the Land' - which tells the stories of a group of women who worked on the land during World...

The Island's longest-running fruit and veg wholesaler, DJ Hunt, is celebrating 60 years of continued service to the Isle of Wight - a milestone recognised by Red Funnel this week. Derek Hunt, the cross-Solent operator's longest-standing freight customer, was welcomed...