Local Community News

Lanesend Primary school was the welcome recipient of a brand-new football kit recently, courtesy of a partnership with IsleSocieti CIC and WightFibre. The Cowes-based primary school is working together with IsleSocieti, a Cowes-based community interest company, in a project to...

Legendary chef Michel Roux Jr was presented with a basket of Isle of Wight products on his way to the Island with Wightlink to create a memorable meal at leading restaurant, Heron in Ryde.  Captain Dave Booker handed it over...

The Isle of Wight's first ever Dark Skies Festival, funded through the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in partnership with New Carnival, has been hailed a resounding success with over 1,000 people attending the 2-day event....

Pupils and staff at The Bay CE School are celebrating after winning 1st place in their heat of Dance Live at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday (23rd February). The Sandown-based school also won Best LED Screen Content and the Fellowship Award,...

Every year, on 22nd February, Girlguiding and Girl Scout members around the world celebrate World Thinking Day - a special day when all the girls and young women together with their leaders think of members in other countries. Girlguiding in...

The first donkey born at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall has died. Winston passed away peacefully on Wednesday 22nd February. Throughout his life, Winston was involved in lots of the community work that the donkeys do; visiting...

The family-friendly ‘Clay Days’ at Newport Roman Villa attracted record numbers last week, with more than 850 participants visiting the site over the 2 days. The hands-on event, inspired by the building skills of the Romans, allowed visitors to make...

An Isle of Wight repair cafe has received a boost this week - thanks to a donation from bus operator, Southern Vectis, and Hurst. The monthly Repair Café project, based at Quay Arts Centre in Newport, is run by as...

Vectis Radio has announced the list of finalists for their very first community awards ceremony to be held at the end of March. The ceremony, the first that Vectis Radio has ever done, will be held on Friday 31st March...

Tesco customers on the Isle of Wight can choose to round up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills to help support an in-store fundraising campaign for 3 leading health charities. Since 2018, the partnership between Tesco and...