Local Community News

Sandown's Christ Church hosted a seasonal carol concert with Sandown and Shanklin Military Band, with the packed congregation singing along to a medley of carols with festive songs, following their successful evening at St Paul's in Shanklin. The Band played...

There was great excitement at Cowes Primary earlier this week as Father Christmas paid a visit to the school during their fun day! The children received prizes for the best fancy dress and also for their eco-animal-friendly Christmas decorations that...

Inglefield Care Home in Totland was treated to a special festive surprise recently, as pupils from Totland Primary School warmly serenaded the residents with carols. The heartwarming performance brought smiles and joy to residents and staff alike and created a...

Ryde Elim Pentecostal Church and Sandown Lighthouse Church spent last weekend delivering over 700 boxes of chocolates to residents living near to both places of worship. Over 50 members of both congregations turned out to escort Father Christmas around the...

Young dance stars recently took to the stage for the 1st time as Róisín Mullins Dance Academy gave a festive performance of Riverdance style Irish Dancing in Brading. The CLRG registered Irish Dance Academy - which recently offered 3 weeks...

Ryde-based charity Aspire is once again busy supporting the local community in the run-up to Christmas. Their ‘Food and Fun’ project, supported by the Isle of Wight Council through the Holiday, Activities and Food Programme, will see around 360 meals...

Islanders are being urged to use NHS 111 online for all non-emergency healthcare needs as strike action gets underway, with further action expected in the New Year. Junior doctors are now on strike until 07:00 on Saturday (23rd). As a...

On the last day of the school term, students from Carisbrooke and Medina Colleges embarked on an afternoon of festive fundraising in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch charity. Carisbrooke College’s Santa Dash last Friday (15th December) saw over a...

Pantomime is at its best when it embraces the inherent silliness of itself. And silliness, it seems, is something that the cast of Theatre Train’s Aladdin has in plentiful supply. A delightful onslaught on the senses from the get-go, this...

Guys & Dolls has been presented with a traditional trophy and framed certificate recognising their success in Sandown’s seasonal shop window competition. Sandown Town Mayor Alex Lightfoot, along with fellow town councillors, recently handed the local hair salon their 2023...