Local Community News

The rollout of water butts, watering cans, compost, seed trays and ‘lucky dip’ seeds by The Footprint Trust is underway in a bid to help Islanders save water. These kits are perfect for home or allotment use and are a...

It was a fantastic experience for the thousands who attended Isle of Wight Day at Brading Roman Villa over the weekend. The theme was Be A Roman For A Day, with arts and crafts activities such as sword and shield...

The team at Orchard House Care Home recently celebrated the 101st birthday of 1 of their residents in the company of his beloved family. Born on 17th September 1922, in London, Kenneth Devile's life has been a testament to resilience,...

The 'Wight Buggin' event was enjoyed by many, as a record turnout flocked to Ashey in Ryde last weekend. This year's event witnessed an unprecedented increase in attendance, more than doubling the turnout from its debut last year, as enthusiasts...

A duck was rescued after becoming stuck in a drain line over the weekend. Late on Saturday night, the team at Underground Service Engineering received a call from an owner of a farm property saying that a duck had got...

When students at St Blasius Shanklin C of E Primary Academy wanted to make a difference, they all agreed the RSPCA branch on the Isle of Wight was the place they could take action. After a school council meeting was...

Clare King It’s not easy doing theological training when you’re also holding down a full-time, responsible job – but Island teacher Clare King wouldn’t miss it for anything. She had enough work already as Head of Science and Computer Science...

Sandown Rotarian President Ian Fletcher recently joined with other local Rotarians to support local business Browns Golf, as well as continue the recruitment campaign for new members. It follows a successful Summer period at events such as the Garlic Show...

The Waverley Holiday Park’s Beer, Music, Poetry and More Beer Festival, held last weekend, has raised a record amount of money for a local charity. The Isle of Wight Defibrillator Group benefitted from the generosity of Islanders and visitors, to...

The efforts of the Sandown Beach Lifeguard Team have been recognised by Sandown Town Council with framed certificates presented to formally recognise their contribution to beach safety in Sandown this year. The certificates, presented by Town Mayor Alex Lightfoot, also...