Local Community News

St Catherine’s School in Ventnor went to school in Mufti today (Friday) to support and raise awareness for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day. They went into school in purple and yellow to raise awareness of DLD with Crave Ice Cream...

Young people on the Island dreaming of treading the boards, singing and dancing have been given a boost, after a local specialist company was granted the ability to accept childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare payments. Theatretrain Isle of Wight, which...

The Style of Wight Homes & Interiors Show was a palpable hit with exhibitors and visitors alike, as hundreds flocked to Freshwater last weekend. East Afton Farmhouse was the venue for an event that showcased any and everything to do...

Isle of Wight sports, arts and charity groups are being invited to apply for cross-Solent travel support through Wightlink’s sponsorship scheme.  The ferry company has a proud history of supporting Island clubs and groups dating back to 1987. Ryde Rowing...

The Ventnor & District Local History Society’s latest publication, 'Ventnor in 99 Old Postcards', featuring a selection of postcards selected from the Ventnor Heritage Centre’s extensive archive, will be launched later this month. The pictures include Aerial Views, The Beach,...

The Bay CE School welcomed paralympic swimmer Jordan Catchpole MBE into school last Wednesday (11th October). The visit was part of Sports For Champions UK (CIC); their mission is to educate, enable and empower the next generation through the power...

A commission of up to £8,000 is being offered to creatives on the Isle of Wight, working with young people from the Island Learning Centre (ILC) to co-create a public art intervention with the aim of strengthening the links between...

The Isle of Wight's 2nd Tattoo Convention was held at Quay Arts in Newport last weekend - and it was yet another great success. Around 400 people are believed to have attended the event over the 2 days. The convention...

As a result of fundraising efforts, the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service Clinical Coordination Centre staff, along with the Ambulance Training & Community Response Services (ATCORS), have funded a new public access defibrillator located at The Three Bishops in the...

A group of 13 Cowes Enterprise College students have recently embarked on an inspiring and transformative voyage with Ocean Youth Trust South, an extraordinary adventure that endeavours to leave a lasting impact on their lives. The week-long voyage aboard the...