Local Community News

The owner of a 10-month-old cat is appealing for the help of her fellow Island residents to help save the feline's life after he was left seriously injured as a result of being hit by a van in East Cowes...

The Isle of Wight carnival scene is mourning the death of Cowes Carnival's Bob Hammond, who sadly passed away last week.  Bob had been a member of Cowes Carnival for decades, dedicating hundreds of hours of his time to organise,...

Chess clubs continue to thrive on the Isle of Wight as 2 new library venues in Ryde and Cowes establish their presence. Ryde Library Chess Club has now been open for a month and has proven to be a success,...

John’s Club, the Island Charity that provides a unique service offering Social and Recreational activities for disabled people, people with learning difficulties and mental health, is happy to announce that they will be opening their new Community Café, warm Space...

One of the Isle of Wight's favourite campsites Retro Staycations has partnered up with the cool guys at American School Bus Glamping to site a Big Yellow School Bus for 2023. Based at Hazelgrove Farm on Ashey Road in Ryde,...

Age UK Isle of Wight's 'No one should have no one' campaign raised a total of £2,288 in December. Since 2016, Age UK Isle of Wight has teamed up with Megan Baker Estate Agents in an effort to raise awareness...

Residents at Blackwater Mill Care Home had an industrious time preparing for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, which took place on the 29th, 30th and 31st January. The home purchased a bird table, and the wonderful Maintenance Team fixed it...

Youngsters had a chance to find out more about how local democracy works with a visit to County Hall last week. 6th Newport (St John's) Scout Group visited the council chamber and heard from macebearer, Steve Hammond, and council chairman,...

Bembridge Little Theatre Club has celebrated a bumper 2022 and has started 2023 in a positive manner handing over a £600 cheque to a local prostate cancer support group. 2022 saw them doing what they have become well known for...

A local charity dedicated to helping people in East Newport access food and household goods has received a boost - thanks to a donation from Southern Vectis.  Pan Together has been chosen as one of the recipients of Southern Vectis’...