Local Community News

Keeping the Isle of Wight’s community station Vectis Radio on the air is important stuff and Island Roads were only too happy to help recently. The station’s original aerial, which acts as its standby these days, was brought down by...

Cowes Enterprise College recently welcomed aspiring doctors, nurses, vets, paramedics and midwives for a day of inspiring training led by medical professionals. The event aimed to provide personalised support and guidance to students pursuing careers in healthcare. With a remarkable...

The Wight Aviation Museum team welcomed the well-known and highly respected aircraft preservation guru, avid historian, renowned author and magazine editor Ken Ellis last weekend. Ken is the former long standing editor of the well known "Flypast" magazine; he is...

Industry charity Agents Giving has announced the much-anticipated shortlist for the Fundraising Champions of the Year Awards 2023, which has seen the Isle of Wight's Charlie Panayi nominated alongside his business, Red Squirrel Property Shop. Charlie has been nominated for...

Orchard House Care Home had an amazing celebration for National Cream Tea Day with their residents indulging in delicious homemade scones made by their talented chef, Clair. Cream tea is a quintessentially British tradition, and the combination of fluffy scones,...

A Certificate of Appreciation has been awarded to the voluntary litter-picking group Vectis Wombles by Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council. Vectis Wombles have recently been carrying out litter picks in Newport litter hot spots including Island Harbour and Downside and...

The Phoenix Choir’s concert on Saturday 1st July took place at St Saviour's Church in Totland to help raise funds for the church’s forthcoming centenary celebrations in August. The enthusiastic audience were entertained with a programme ranging from “The Trolley...

The Vernon Square Conservation Society hosted the long awaited return of their annual Summer Garden Party on a sun-dappled afternoon in their beautiful garden last Saturday (1st July). There was live music and singing from Island favourites The RUG Band,...

There was a Pride Party at the Limes Residential Home organised by lead activity co-ordinator, Tracy Eaton, for staff and residents to celebrate Pride month in June. The home champions diversity and inclusion and takes a person-centred approach to care...

6-year-old Mila Roper is to have her hair cut for the 1st time this month and will donate it to The Little Princess Trust while also raising funds and awareness for the charity. The Little Princess Trust provides real hair...