Local Community News

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary was awarded 2 prestigious rural business accolades at a ceremony held at The Isle of Wight County Show last weekend (26th June). The sanctuary was awarded Rural Tourism Business of the Year and was...

To the strains of Glenn Miller and Vera Lynn, a large crowd enjoyed the sunshine at the 'Flying Forties' event at Sandown Airport on the weekend.  The well-received event, presented jointly by Wight Aviation Museum and Vectis 40s Vintage, included...

This article was written by Rosie Sales. Ad Lib Theatre promised a ‘unique outdoor theatre experience’ and they delivered exactly that. Minimal set, minimum props, maximum talent – that’s all that was needed for this open-air production.  Set amongst the...

Remembering with Ribbons – a special event for Islanders to remember their loved ones - is returning to Mountbatten this Summer during the months of July and August. A launch event open to anyone will be held at Mountbatten in...

Year 6 children from Nettlestone Primary School celebrated their recent success as winners of a Platinum Jubilee art and design challenge with a visit to the IW Steam Railway on Monday (27th June). The challenge, to create a train carriage...

Hampshire Constabulary and Sovereign Housing Association have made £20,000 available to community groups in Ryde to bid for projects relating to youth engagement, community mental health and tackling anti-social behaviour. Community groups and initiatives will present their ideas at the...

Maritime charity UKSA has celebrated the dedication of its employees during its inaugural long service award event, which took place at its Cowes headquarters recently. With 100 full-time employees and another 100 freelance staff during the peak summer season, the...

An event organised by the Isle of Wight Council’s Heritage Education Service (HES), which recreated the scenario that tens of thousands of school children went through during the early months of World War II, was held recently. Based at Havenstreet’s...

An Isle of Wight mum is encouraging people to continue to harness the co-operative values shared over the last 2 years and work together to help local communities.  As one of the newest members of Southern Co-op's Board of Directors,...

Residents from Orchard House Care Home in Newport have enjoyed having their wishes granted by staff.  Back in January residents were asked what special wish they would like to come true during the year. These wishes were written down on...