Local Community News

The Isle of Wight Conservative Association have raised a total of £1,017.15 for the Prince’s Trust through holding a spectacular Big Coronation Fundraising Lunch.  The event was hosted by Ian and Claire Wellby at their farm near Whitwell, and included...

The residents of Inglefield Nursing and Residential Care Home, located in Totland Bay, have embarked on a heart-warming mission to uplift the spirits of the local community. They have created and decorated stunning clay models with the intention of brightening...

A charity supporting the Isle of Wight’s most disadvantaged community can stock up on a week’s supply without reaching into its own pockets, thanks to a generous donation. The Utilita Energy Hub in Newport High Street held an Easter Raffle...

Students in Year 7 at Cowes Enterprise College, have been busy exploring the local maritime industry and cultural heritage of Cowes, as well as making a positive impact on the environment with a beach clean-up initiative. As part of the...

The Wight Aviation Museum recently hosted a Skeeter presentation lunch for all those involved in the donation and preservation of the museum's latest and largest display, a Skeeter Helicopter XL765. The aircraft was used by the British Army as a...

Revive Newport’s Youth Café and Detached Youth Work is 1 of 10 community projects celebrating this week thanks to support from the housing association Sovereign and The National Lottery Community Fund’s #iwill Fund. The group received a grant of £10,000...

Retail colleagues on the Isle of Wight have been marking the 30-year journey of Steve Hunt, who spent 2 decades at a store in Ryde before switching to Shanklin to become a baker. Steve Hunt, 61, started his working life...

12 brave souls recently took on the Spinnaker Tower Abseil to fundraise for St Catherine's School and College in Ventnor. Members of staff, parents and supporters came together for the event which took place on Saturday 20th May. This included...

Isle of Wight organisations New Carnival and Viva Carnival have secured funding for a project celebrating the Isle of Wight’s coastal communities and neighbouring towns. The funding, awarded by South Western Railway's Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) 2023-24, is...

Residents of Orchard House Care Home in Newport have enjoyed a variety of engaging activities in recent weeks, including trips to the seaside, cocktail afternoons and pet visits. 18th May 2023 In another exciting event, the residents of Orchard House...