Local Community News

7 Isle of Wight groups have received a share of more than £23,000 in the latest round of grant giving by local charity WightAID. Grant recipients gathered at Independent Arts in Newport to receive their funding from WightAID, where they...

A Dementia Afternoon Tea Club is meeting every 2nd Thursday of the month at Bembridge Methodist Hall. The aim of the club is to provide a safe place for people living with dementia and their support network. The Afternoon Tea...

Isle of Wight artist Gail Willows has partnered with Mermaid Gin and Olesinski to create an exclusive pop-up art gallery in the heart of the town throughout Cowes Week. Sales of artwork will raise funds for 2 local charities close...

HTP Apprenticeship College welcomed graduates and distinguished guests to celebrate the achievements of Higher Level Apprentices at their 2022 Graduation Ceremony last Thursday (28th July). Learners, family and friends from both sides of the Solent attended the event held this...

The Isle of Wight Marlins Pier2Pier Swim Challenge saw 124 swimmers from across the Island and the mainland complete the swim across Sandown Bay on Saturday (30th July). Most of the entrants registered for the 2020 swim, which was prevented...

Play Lane Millennium Green, between Binstead and Haylands, has reopened following a grant from Ryde Town Council. The reopening was celebrated by having a small event at the Green attended by Trustees, Ryde Town Councillors and Guardians of the Green....

Local Island resident Kay Unsworth - who runs Isle of Wight Bird Rehabilitation, commonly known as Mr 'Wally' AWOL and Friends - is being forced to retire from her animal work as a result of illness. Kay, who has lived...

Following the first day of sailing the social scene for competitors kicked off with a party sponsored by Mount Gay Rum. In the past, Mount Gay - said to be the world’s oldest rum dating from 1703 - has been...

Sandown put on one of its most successful ever carnival events on Saturday, with thousands flocking to the seaside town for a full day of entertainment. At the Main Carnival procession in the evening, the town’s streets were lined with...

Residents at Vecta House nursing home in Newport recently enjoyed their own private classic car show in the grounds of the home. A group of automotive enthusiasts from the Vectis Historic Vehicle Club visited the home on 20th July, where...