Local Community News

Children from Brighstone CE Primary School were given the opportunity to talk to Bob Seely about his work as an MP when he visited the school earlier this week. Bob – whose visit coincided with UK Parliament Week - was...

The East Cowes community recently celebrated the opening of MAD-Aid at their new premises at 11 York Avenue. Attendees included the Mayor of East Cowes Tracy Reardon and Island MP Bob Seely. MAD-Aid, founded in 2012, is an aid charity...

Students from Priory School held their annual Remembrance Service at St Mildred’s Church last Friday (11th November).  The service enclosed “Remembering the Great War 1914-1918” which told the story of World War I through songs, poems and accounts from the...

All About Foot Care, a footcare clinic in Ryde Town Centre, is celebrating 1 year in business this week. Since opening up in November 2021, the business has boomed and in just 12 months owner Elizabeth Hartley has welcomed another...

Isle of Wight charity Remap has supported another local charity, Ability Dogs 4 Young People, with a piece of custom-made equipment to support people with disabilities. Frequent mobility scooter users can sometimes face a challenge with everyday tasks. For some,...

Home Instead Isle of Wight is lifting the spirts of older people in the community this Christmas, encouraging people to ‘Be a Santa’ and donate a gift. The home care company is partnering with Age UK to spread joy to...

Adlib Theatre's production of Hamlet went down well after 2 successful runs and sell-out performances both indoors and outdoors. If you didn't manage to go catch one of the performances here's a comprehensive review of the play written by Rosie...

The Isle of Wight Photographic Society (IWPS) held their Month 2 Competition at Arreton Community Hall this month. Prints and Projected Images entered in the competition were judged by Paul Bradley. Entries were judged in person – the 1st time...

Roy Hayward, a D-Day veteran living on the Island, has been honoured on Remembrance Sunday with an award from his Parish.  A resident of Seaview, the 96-year-old was officially given the Freedom of the Parish of Nettlestone and Seaview -...

Schools across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Sussex and Kent are playing their part in preventing the region’s sewage system from taking on too much rainwater too quickly – by installing water-slowing technology for classroom roofs and playgrounds.  Almost 50...