Local Community News

Vectis Radio has announced the return of its Isle of Wight Community Awards for 2024 following the success of last year's inaugural event. Taking place on Friday 15th March, the community radio station is offering a chance for all Island-based...

6 more recipients of this year’s IW Foundation grant have been named – taking the total amount of cash given out by the charitable organisation to well over £800,000 since 2014. The foundation, established by the companies behind Island Roads...

Abbey Brass rounded off a successful year with 6 Christmas performances across the Island. The island’s newest brass band brought festive cheer to hundreds of concert-goers at Newport Salvation Army Church and Wootton and Binstead Methodist Churches. Small ensembles from...

A total of 3 Isle of Wight charities are continuing their good work tackling social exclusion on the Island thanks to grants from the Isle of Wight Foundation. The foundation, which was established by the companies behind Island Roads –...

A 15-year-old St John Ambulance volunteer from the Isle of Wight has won a role as 1 of the top St John Ambulance Cadets in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region.    Louise, who lives in Godshill, scooped the title...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has provided over £250,000 of vital funding to nearly 30 local charities tackling poverty across the Isle of Wight this year. The need for financial support through charity funding couldn’t be greater,...

Generous Tesco customers across the Isle of Wight donated more than 1,500 meals to this year’s Tesco Winter Food Collection - providing much-needed support for FareShare and the Trussell Trust. Those shopping in Tesco stores across the Island donated enough...

17-year-old Macie Edkins-Wherry has once again been spreading festive cheer among care homes and the elderly in the community, with presents delivered to some 128 Islanders this Christmas. Since the days of lockdown, Macie has been handing out gifts using...

Seasonal entertainment from talented Isle of Wight singers and musicians has been getting Wightlink’s customers into the Christmas spirit during their crossings between Portsmouth and Fishbourne.  This year’s entertainers were the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra string quartet and solo...

Dover Park Primary School gathered at All Saints Church in Ryde last Thursday to celebrate its inaugural and unforgettable Christingle Service, raising money for local charity and the church. All Saints was packed to the rafters with children, parents and...