Local Community News

A new litter picking team is up and running at Cowes Primary School thanks to a helping hand from Island Roads.  Pupils from the school council, who are also its Eco-team, asked Island Roads for assistance in equipping a group...

A number of churches across the Isle of Wight have thrown open their doors to help those struggling financially this winter, offering food, company and warmth to those affected by the rising cost of living.  Families struggling with energy bills...

The Isle of Wight Farm Shop on the outskirts of Godshill has undergone a complete refurbishment and has re-opened, just in time for Christmas. The former Brownrigg’s store on the main Rookley to Godshill road has had a complete overhaul...

Students from across a range of local academies - all part of Ormiston Academies Trust - took part in an exciting region-wide Bake Off as part of the national The Great Ormiston Bake competition. The enthusiastic young bakers gathered at...

An afternoon of celebration was held at Orchard House Care Home in Newport on Friday 25th November as both staff and residents celebrated the home's 30th anniversary. Parent company, Barchester Healthcare, which runs Orchard House, started out in 1992 with...

An Isle of Wight woman has raised almost £5,000 for Wessex Cancer Trust - a charity close to her heart after she began using their free services following a recent colorectal cancer diagnosis. Knowing her treatment would involve chemotherapy, and...

Generous shoppers on the Isle of Wight are being asked to donate to the UK’s biggest food drive this weekend as charities warn of the increasing need for food. The 10th annual Tesco Food Collection, which takes place in every...

The Island's largest Garden Fair returned for 1 of the most successful weekends yet. The 22nd fair hosted over 170 Island and mainland nurseries, garden and craft exhibitors, Elizabethan re-enactment and dancing, live falconry displays, dog shows, magic shows, live...

Island Roads has been working hand in glove with Sandown Green Town Volunteers to ensure the group can safely continue its work keeping the town neat and tidy. The group’s band of keen volunteers devote their free time to keeping...

2 Guides from the 1st Carisbrooke (Princess Beatrice Own) Unit and an Island Brownie Leader have been selected to represent the UK at an event in Austria in 2023. Following a selection process (INTOPS) on the Island the Guides attended...