Local Community News

An Isle of Wight-based animal charity that helps pets and wildlife has been chosen as Island Roads’ staff Charity of the Year.

Kindred Found have been named Radio Wigwam’s Classic Rock & Blues Band of the Year after a global listener vote, with the award presented at a ceremony in London.

Members of the Isle of Wight Radio Society have re-enacted a landmark moment in global communications history – the first wireless transmission beyond the horizon, originally carried out from the Isle of Wight in January 1901. Last Friday (23rd January),...

Residents at Vecta House Care Home enjoyed a day of discovery and nature this week as they swapped their lounge for the rainforest during a special excursion to Amazon World Zoo Park.

An independent lifesaving service on the Isle of Wight is on the lookout for new recruits to join its Beach Safety team in Ryde and Sandown for the 2026 summer season.

The Rotary Club of Shanklin has successfully concluded its annual January Sale, raising £29,400 across 3 locations - an 8% increase on last year’s total, despite having to relocate due to the closure of the YMCA.

How we can help? That is the New Year question from Island grant-giving charity WightAID.

Entries are now open for the 2026 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, which recognise and celebrate the wide range of outstanding businesses that help make the Isle of Wight a unique place to live and visit.

Island libraries are gearing up to mark the National Year of Reading 2026 with the return of their popular Book Bingo challenge - encouraging readers of all ages to rediscover the simple pleasure of getting lost in a good book.

The Isle of Wight Caledonian Society held their annual Burns Night Dinner & Dance at The New Holmwood Hotel in Cowes on Saturday (24th January), celebrating Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns.