Local Community News

Nearly 100 people attended a session of Fitsteps fitness with trainer Ian Parker at Medina Leisure Centre to raise funds for Wessex Cancer Trust on 22nd May.  The event was hosted by Ali Hinde of Ali's Fitness Fusion, which is...

An emaciated elderly cat with an uncertain future was given a lifeline when her path crossed with that of a cat-loving volunteer with a passion for mature moggies. Pauline Brook, 73, has volunteered for Cats Protection’s Isle of Wight Adoption...

22 banners illustrating iconic images of Ryde, produced by Monkton Village artists, are now being showcased on the lamp posts along North Walk. Visitors and locals promenading the Esplanade will be able to enjoy a variation of artwork in a...

A place for reflection has been added to the churchyard of St Mary's Church, Brighstone after locals helped create a new garden and outdoor mosaic.  Volunteers cleared 12ft high shrubs and brambles from graves outside the church and created a...

Ventnor Rugby Club Chairman Ed Blake presented a cheque for £250 to Tanya Smith, Fundraising and Marketing Assistant for St Catherine's School on Monday (6th June).  The money was raised by a group of VRFC volunteers when the rugby club's...

StoneCrabs has won a prestigious Award of Recognition from The Accolade Global Film Competition for Out On An Island's documentary: Our Stories Matter. The documentary short, featuring exceptional location and visuals, takes viewers through a trail of LGBTQ+ historical figures and...

Ryde Town Council recently honoured 16 Ryde residents to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 2 awards were presented: the Ryde Citizen award, the highest award of achievement the Town Council can give and the Freedom of Ryde. The awards were...

The Isle of Wight Austins’ Car Club has celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the 100th Anniversary of the iconic Austin 7 and Austin 12.  The club travelled to Thompson’s Garden Centre for breakfast on Wednesday 1st June with all...

Scouts said a big thank you to the 400 Scouting volunteers on the Isle of Wight last weekend on 'Thank you day' (Sunday 5th). The volunteers who take up roles like administrators, beaver leaders and youth commissioners play an important...

Saxophonist David PlummerResidents at Orchard House care home in Newport got into the swing of things and celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style. Residents watched the Trooping of the Colour whilst creating some lovely red, white and blue floral...