Local Community News

A plaque recognising the work of Ventnor Botanic Garden Friends’ Society was recently unveiled at Ventnor Town Council’s Salisbury Gardens. On a wet and windy day, the Friends arrived to see the unveiling of the plaque at Ventnor Town Council,...

The Museum of Ryde, a hidden gem in the basement at the end of the Royal Victoria Arcade in Union Street, is to open 6 days a week. Due to the interest shown at the Isle of Wight Volunteers Heritage...

A group of young people, supported by Network Ryde, has appointed artist Gaz from IdolMind to make public art for Ryde Town Centre that will highlight environmental issues and raise awareness of the Island’s Biosphere status. The young people, aged...

Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel welcomed 2 VIPs - very im’paw’tant pooches - onboard the Red Osprey as they headed to the annual Crufts dog show at NEC, Birmingham. As part of the cross-Solent ferry company’s Island Ambassador...

3 secondary schools and colleges on the Isle of Wight have been awarded a share of £10,000 from Wightlink’s Green Fund for Schools initiative.  The 1st scheme, launched in 2022, supported 15 Island primary schools with cash grants for a...

The residents of Orchard House, a Barchester care home, enjoyed a delightful trip out to Arreton Barns on a beautiful, sunny day. Residents were in high spirits as they explored the various shops and stalls at Arreton Barns, taking in...

Orchard House Care Home celebrated International Women's Day with afternoon tea. The event aimed to show appreciation for the female residents and staff who contribute greatly to the community. As part of the festivities, the care home gave flowers to...

A donation of £1000 will be sent to the Earthquake Disaster Appeal thanks to a local choir and their guests. The concert, in which Newchurch Male Voice Choir and guests 'Double Take' performed, was held on Sunday 5th March at...

St Catherine’s students and staff really got into the spirit of things for World Book Day 2023, dressing up as a range of exciting characters. Everyone from Mary Poppins to Sherlock Holmes took part in the celebrations and the school’s...

Girlguiding, the UK's largest youth organisation, has undergone its biggest brand refresh in some 113 years. Most people will have heard of Girlguiding or Girl Guides as members of the public and some members of the media insist on calling...