Local Community News

The director of the Swiss Cultural Festival 'Origen' showed a good instinct for choreographic talent when he tracked down Isle of Wight native Robert Robinson after having come across 1 of his short dance videos on the web. Giovanni Netzer,...

A new shop selling a mixture of wine and art has opened on Seaview High Street, just in time for the busy summer season.  The Halland Gallery and Wine Shop is run by Seaview resident and renowned photographer Chris Jelf,...

The Wayfarers Cycletouring Club raised £14,000 from this year's Randonnee to be shared between 7 Island charities. What is believed to be the biggest free cycling event in the UK, and possibly Europe, this year’s event was held on Sunday...

With the forecast for the weekend looking questionable, The Wight Strollers are – as things stand – still planning to go ahead with their Summer Fun Day this Sunday (23rd July). It’s a first for the company and will be...

After their recent success in Ofsted, Nine Acres Primary School once again had reason to celebrate on Monday after finding out that they had been awarded the prestigious One Education Silver Reading Award. This accolade is the culmination of several...

A petition signed by 50,000 people was delivered to Downing Street earlier this week by MPs and representatives of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign, including those from the Isle of Wight. The petition calls for Prime Minister...

Community Spirited was recently invited to visit the Vectis Road Allotments Association (VERA) in East Cowes where they were presented with fresh produce to give to their pantry members as well as a cheque for £300. VERA Allotmenteers have provided...

Motorcycling from Land’s Ends to John O’Groats and back may not be the toughest of challenges - unless you do it on a moped! That’s what Isle of Wight Council worker Calvin Wright is doing next month to raise money...

The Catering Service at St Mary’s Hospital has been awarded 5 stars for food hygiene following an unannounced food hygiene inspection by Environmental Health Inspectors from the Isle of Wight Council. The Full Circle Restaurant has recently had a full...

Ventnor RFC has donated £250 to The Better Days Café, which provides breakfasts and lunches for children in the school holidays. In a brief ceremony, Ventnor RFC donated £250 to Kirsty Chapman, who opened the café in the spring of...