Local Community News

An anonymous donation of a First Edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is set to make RSPCA Isle of Wight thousands of pounds at auction. The donation was made at one of the charity's Isle of Wight...

Orchard House Care Home kicked off the Year of the Dragon in style, marking the Chinese New Year with a vibrant celebration that brought residents and staff together. The day began with residents and staff gathered to welcome the auspicious...

Southern Water is shining the spotlight on some of its apprentices this National Apprenticeship Week, including 19-year-old Chantelle Scott Jackson - a Multi-skilled Technician Apprentice. Chantelle started her apprenticeship with Southern Water in December last year. Chantelle, who lives in...

Isle of Wight photographer Paul Blackley has been shortlisted for a prestigious So.Co Award for a stunning shot of Jarvis Cocker taken at the Isle of Wight Festival last year. Paul’s shot was hand-selected by an industry panel and has...

Isle of Wight Search & Rescue (WightSAR) has received a total of £1,250 from those behind the Bannock Road Charity Christmas Lights display. The Thornton family have been dressing up their bungalow in Whitwell with an ever-increasing amount of Christmas...

Sandown & District Historical Association, working with Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community Centre, has launched the first cut of a new 'Growing Up In The Bay' film, highlighting the link between the Monarchy and the Isle of Wight. Narrated by...

Team GB Double Trampolinist, Otis McAuliffe, paid a special visit to Dover Park Primary School last week, leaving a lasting impact on the pupils. The school community was buzzing with excitement as they welcomed the world-class athlete, who truly inspired...

WightSAR – the Isle of Wight’s volunteer lowland search and rescue organisation – has received yet another £1,000 donation from Leslies Motors. The forecourt manager at Northwood Garage, Ben Maher, secured the donation by participating in Gulf Retail UK’s award-winning...

Charities and community-led organisations working to tackle social exclusion on the Island are once again being invited to bid for grant support from the Isle of Wight Foundation. Now in its 10th year, the foundation – comprising the companies behind...

The Island's only traditional male voice choir is seeking a pianist to accompany the choir at its weekly practices and at the concerts it undertakes across the Island during the year. Newchurch Male Voice choir practice in the village hall...