Local Community News

Ventnor musician Ben Stubbs has released a new single 'Driving in the Dark' from his upcoming album Light of My Life. His single has been reviewed by Roadie Music who wrote: "This newest sound from UK musician Ben Stubbs is...

Orchard House Care Home has launched its new gardening club for its residents, who had a wonderful time planting flowers. Thanks to the generosity of kind people who donated to the cause, Orchard House was able to transform its garden...

Penny Langborne will be walking 100km around the Isle of Wight to raise money for Mountbatten Hospice in the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge at the end of April. The Isle of Wight woman has been inspired to take part...

People living with disabilities on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to get involved in sailing and boating.  The registered charity Cowes Sailability Club offers a range of accessible water-based activities suitable for people with limited mobility, low vision...

The 2nd Isle of Wight Heroes Convention at Quay Arts in Newport on Sunday has raised £1200 for the Isle of Wight Young Carers charity YMCA. During the Heroes Convention,  Rob and Raven launched a brand new comic company Caulkhead...

In their 50th anniversary year, Age UK Isle of Wight is looking for adventurous fundraisers to take on the incredible challenge of a sponsored tandem skydive from over 12,000ft!    The jump, going from Sandown Airport on Tuesday 8th August, will...

Voice acting has led to a national nomination at the industry’s leading awards for an Isle of Wight woman. Islander Emma Topping has worked in the broadcasting and communications sectors for over 2 decades but took the opportunity to set...

7-year-old JoJo Begg has penned a short story called 'Oh. Bird.' with illustrations provided by her mother. When Josie Begg told her mother Charlotte that she had written a short story, Charlotte was so impressed that she decided to create...

Orchard House Care Home residents recently enjoyed a fascinating visit to the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum. The residents of Orchard House Care Home recently embarked on a memorable trip to the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum. The experience was...

Arts for wellbeing charity Independent Arts is celebrating its 35th year of delivering inspirational arts projects to some of the Island’s most vulnerable people, with the launch of an anniversary video. Since 1987, the charity has used the healing power...