Local Community News

11-month-old Ava Walker and her parents Lily and David are heading home tomorrow (Tuesday) after spending 268 nights at Ronald McDonald House in Southampton whilst Ava has been battling a host of health issues. When Lily went into labour on...

Grade 2 Isle of Wight Oi band Grade 2 - who come from Ryde - have been overwhelmed by the response to their new single Under the Streetlight which was released on Monday (14th November). The single will be included...

Scores of protestors gathered at Church Litten in Newport to demand better working conditions for midwives on Sunday (20th November). The protest was organized by Heather Wilkins from the Birth Space, which supports families preparing for birth. Heather said: "The...

Isle of Wight bus controller, Dave Forrester, is celebrating this week after being named employee of the year by Southern Vectis.  Praised for his thoughtfulness and willingness to help anyone, no matter what the circumstances, Dave has a fount of...

Cowes Enterprise College has announced that it will be taking part in the Biosphere Art Project with local artist and flag maker Liz Cooke as the Academy’s ‘Artist in Residence’. Liz’ vibrant designs have been on display at events and...

Southern Water has awarded Community Energy Grants across the region to support community centres, and the Island's winner is Music Craft CIC - a Newport-based charity that gives everyone the chance to learn to play an instrument. Since the scheme...

Local car dealership Esplanade has announced that they are to be a kit sponsor of a local football team. The dealership, based in Cowes, has teamed up with Gurnard Youth FC to sponsor this year’s jacket sponsors for the Gurnard...

Time is running out for local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers to apply for Southern Vectis’ popular Community Fund.  The local bus operator’s good causes initiative is a dedicated resource for backing local groups with funding, marketing help,...

Year 10 Ryde Academy students have set up a new enterprise - Wisteria -  to sell period products to young women. The group of 5 students have used their innovative product to enter a Young Enterprise Competition, which they aim...

Arts for wellbeing charity Independent Arts is hoping to help more long COVID sufferers with a new 12-week programme of a singing therapy with a proven track record of helping people with breathing difficulties. The charity has been running 'Singing...