Local Community News

A former NHS nurse has given a podcast interview about the importance of early intervention, living with depression on an Island and how working in a group can help Islanders struggling with their mental health.  In a thought-provoking and honest...

Ryde Town Council is celebrating the success of the Mayoral Fundraising Auction, which was held on Saturday (13th May). The event, which took place at the prestigious Ryde School, was attended by 100 guests, including local business owners, members from...

Girlguiding Isle of Wight leader Emily Knight was recently selected to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, hosted by The Prince and Princess of Wales and held in the week following the Coronation. Members of the Royal Family...

Blackwater Mill Residential Home proudly celebrated VE Day with a series of engaging activities and heartfelt tributes to honour the historic occasion. Residents delved into the spirit of VE Day by immersing themselves in old photographs, including captivating images of...

Barchester Orchard House has celebrated International Nurses Day to honour the dedication and hard work of nurses and ambulance crews. Barchester Orchard House has extended its heartfelt appreciation to all the nurses and ambulance crews who work tirelessly to provide...

Tributes are being paid to Victor Gallucci - the former TV actor and founder of the Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza - who sadly died yesterday aged 81. Probably most famous for his role as DC Tom Baker on...

An Island lifeboat charity has been able to purchase new equipment after being nominated to receive a donation from a local business. Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat received £2,000 from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation after colleagues at Ward House...

The Bishop of Portsmouth has appointed the Rev Amanda Collinson to be his new bishop’s chaplain. Amanda, who is currently priest-in-charge of St John the Baptist, Northwood and All Saints, Gurnard with St Faith's Cowes on the Isle of Wight,...

The High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Dawn Haig-Thomas, opened the 250th gate installed by the Isle of Wight Ramblers earlier this week. Through their Donate a Gate project, Isle of Wight Ramblers has been replacing stiles with gates...

A stunning new exhibition of work by primary school children finds the beauty in the Island’s scientific past, present and future, and celebrates it. The exhibition, being hosted at Independent Arts, features work from 3 primary schools – Queensgate, St...