Local Community News

2 animal care assistants from RSPCA Isle of Wight are training to take on a gruelling 106km non-stop walk around the Island this April to raise much-needed funds for the animals in the charity’s care. Having completed the epic challenge...

Adults at The Way Forward Programme are to take to the stage when they perform their summer show at Medina Theatre in June. The Way Forward Programme is a day centre based in Newport that supports adults with additional needs,...

Islander Sue Edwards has been awarded 'Celebrant of the Year' for the South of England in the prestigious National Celebrant Awards 2022-2023. Sue - who owns and runs Wight Celebrants - was last week handed her national award by James...

A community appeal has resulted in temporary homes for 2 Ukrainian families on the Island, but more accommodation is still urgently needed. The appeal, launched by Community Action Isle of Wight at the end of 2022, sought to find vacant...

Residents at Orchard House Care Home in Newport enjoyed festivities as part of St Patrick's Day last week. As the day went on, the residents were treated to Irish music and dancing performances. They were delighted by the sounds of...

The Star Coffee & Ale House on High Street in Ryde has made the quarter finals of the British Institute of Innkeepers Licensee of the Year Award for 2023. What was once known as The Star Inn, the pub on...

Sandown's Afternoon Townwomen's Guild, 1 of the country's oldest having been formed in 1932, recently welcomed national Federation Chair Penny Ryan to a gathering at The Broadway Centre for an afternoon of celebration, congratulations and cake. St John's Church in...

Red Funnel has announced the teams, groups and clubs it will be supporting as part of its new ‘Proud to Support’ travel sponsorship programme which includes sports, dance and theatre clubs. Through the initiative, Red Funnel will celebrate excellence within...

The Social Media Award winners Wildheart Trust Animal Sanctuary Some of the Island’s leading companies, attractions and eateries have been recognised at the Isle of Wight Radio Best in Business Awards. More than 200 people packed into Shanklin’s Lower Hyde...

Theatretrain students took part in the Isle of Wight Dance Drama and Music Festival last weekend and achieved some amazing results. Vocal Coach - Hannah Caudle - entered her private students into 37 categories, including a number of solo and...