Local Community News

Yachtsman Geoff Holt, who uses a wheelchair, has carried out the official opening of a Changing Places accessible toilet at Wightlink’s car ferry terminal in Portsmouth.  With support from the Department for Transport Maritime Accessibility Fund, the ferry company has...

Fort Victoria became a hub of Halloween fun during the most recent half-term. The Fort Victoria Business Association comprising The Reptilarium, Island Planetarium, Museum & Gift Shops, Cafe Verdi and The Imaginarium which are all based at Fort Victoria Country...

In what organisers have described as an opportunity for geeks and nerds to enjoy and embrace their passion together, fantasy fans had their version of fun at Fan TC Con at Cowes Yacht Haven on Sunday (6th November). Visitors had...

The great and the good of Cowes gathered on Wednesday, November 2nd at Trinity Theatre Cowes to celebrate 125 years of Cowes Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society . Launched in 1897 CAODS has been an amateur community theatre since day...

The Isle of Wight Photographic Society (IWPS) is holding its annual Exhibition at Ryde Library, upstairs in the gallery, until 24th November. On display will be photos from the Society’s members. Established in 1945, although there is some evidence to...

The Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal is back for 2022, with the aim of spreading festive cheer to thousands of less fortunate children across the Island. Running until 9th December, the appeal is looking for new toys (worth at...

Arts Council England has recognised the work of The Island Collection, New Carnival Company, Quays Arts, Ventnor Exchange and Shademakers by providing funding to the tune of £2.25million. The Isle of Wight has been identified as a priority area for...

An Isle of Wight journalist has penned more than 50 years of interviews into a new book - which is helping to raise money for charity. Peter White's experiences and stories are revealed in his book 'I’m Glad I Did –...

As the doors close to the public for the winter, Haven Falconry opens its ‘mews’ to more exciting new species of magnificent raptors. Continuing its work in conservation and education, Haven Falconry is delighted to announce the arrival of yet...

Wightlink is once again throwing its support behind the Isle of Wight Council’s Talented Athlete scheme which provides practical help to the Island’s most gifted sportsmen and women. The cross-Solent ferry operator has sponsored the scheme since it was established...