Local Community News

12 daring fundraisers experienced an amazing adrenaline rush as they took on a tandem skydive over the Isle of Wight back in the Summer, raising much-needed funds for Age UK Isle of Wight. The event was kindly supported by Wight...

Girlguiding Isle of Wight leaders from across the Island joined together recently for an awards ceremony hosted by Island Commissioner Linda Stone. Proceedings were commenced by Linda welcoming local dignitaries to the event - these included the Honorable Mrs D....

Esplanade transformed its car showroom into a spectacular event venue for the Esplanade & Foresters Hall Charity Gala Dinner last Saturday night (8th October). With 120 guests all dressed in black tie, the evening was filled with fun, fantastic food,...

A branch chair and secretary are urgently being sought to support people on the Isle of Wight living with Motor Neurone Disease. Can you give the gift of time and are passionate about your local community? The Motor Neurone Disease...

An Isle of Wight legal assistant has been recognised for her selfless dedication to volunteering and fundraising for the Ryde Sea Cadets.  Margaret Beacham of Churchers Solicitors received a British Empire Medal (BEM) at the Isle of Wight Lord Lieutenant...

A group of students from Cowes Enterprise College gained their ‘sea legs’ recently on a 4-day sailing voyage on board ‘Prolific’ with Ocean Youth Trust South. The 1st day saw an early start with the crew sailing to Weymouth. Ahead...

Vectis Radio, the Newport-based Community Radio Station, has been nominated for 9 awards in 7 categories for this year's National Community Radio Awards to be held in Bedford on 19th November. The awards recognise all the great work that Community...

Isle of Wight charity Pan Together, which exists to support and provide a community hub for the residents of Pan Estate in Newport, has received a grant of £500 from the TK Maxx and Homesense Foundation’s Community Fund programme to...

3 generations of an inspirational Isle of Wight family took part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London on 9th October, to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research. 73-year-old Annie Dawes and her 35-year-old son Max Dawes, both...

After fleeing Ukraine and arriving on the Island, 8-year-old twins Denys and Artem are now members of Newport Youth IW football club. The brothers came to the Island under the Home for Ukraine scheme with their mother after the war...