Local Community News

An Isle of Wight man is set to take on the 2026 TCS London Marathon next month in support of a charity close to his heart.

Over the weekend the Isle of Wight Glass Museum, based at Arreton Barns, celebrated its 10th anniversary.

A donation from Councillor Chris Jarman will help fund vital defibrillator training for volunteers in Totland and Freshwater, continuing a family legacy of support for life-saving services on the Isle of Wight. Councillor Jarman has confirmed that the contribution, made...

Newport Minster’s funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund comes to a close at the end of this month (31st March) leaving a lasting legacy for the church.

A pair of dedicated Cowes RNLI volunteers, who first met while serving on the crew 14 years ago, have tied the knot - returning to the lifeboat station where their journey began to celebrate.

Freshwater Parish Council has launched a creative fundraising initiative to support plans for a new skatepark and pump track on the Isle of Wight, with local artists turning skateboard decks into unique works of art.

A major transformation of young people’s justice spaces across the Island has taken another step forward, with the installation of newly redesigned rooms at Newport Police Station now complete.

Mindset Bros has announced the launch of its sixth weekly Walk & Talk, continuing its mission to support men’s mental health across the Isle of Wight.

Shanklin United Reformed Church on the Isle of Wight has unveiled a special Easter display charting the events of Holy Week, as part of a series of activities leading up to Easter Sunday.

Representatives of the Island theatre community gathered at Northwood House, Cowes, for the Isle of Wight Amateur Theatre Awards 2026 earlier this month.