Local Community News

After a couple of years absence, Cowes Primary School held one of their favourite events of the year - International Day - last Thursday (16th June). Parents enjoyed watching the children perform a dance, which was followed by the opportunity...

Carers from across the Island enjoyed a number of events to mark their efforts on National Carers Week. Running from 6th June - 12th June, the Isle of Wight Council, with its partner Carers IW, set out to showcase the...

A cheque for £800 has been presented by Newchurch residents to Victoria Dunford of MAD-Aid for its Ukraine appeal. £400 was donated at the recent Big Jubilee Lunch - organised by Newchurch Parish Council and All Saints Church - by...

This year’s Isle of Wight Young Enterprise Company Programme Grand Final, held recently at Quay Arts in Newport, proved to be a real inspiration to both students and visitors. The competition is led and organised by Ed-WISE, a charitable benefits...

Platform One music college enjoyed another successful year at the Isle of Wight Festival as their students played across multiple stages during the 4-day event.  Described as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Island's education system the centre keeps...

Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Kay Marriott, was joined by friends, volunteers and staff from Ventnor Botanic Garden to plant a tree in commemoration of the Garden’s 50th anniversary earlier this week. The Garden, then named Steephill Pleasure Gardens, opened...

A charity based on the Isle of Wight has received a donation of £1,000 as part of the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards. For the 4th year running, the Benefact Group is giving away £1million to charities through its...

In December 2023, 3 friends from the Island will take on the challenge of a lifetime when they compete in the Talisker Whisky Challenge and race across the Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat. Under the banner of Mermaid Atlantic,...

A charity supporting visually impaired Islanders, has received a £1,000 donation from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes after a cheque was handed over at the charity’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.  Sight for Wight, in Newport, provides help and support to...

'Queen Victoria' recently arrived at Ventnor Cricket Club for a curry night hosted each weekend by Charles and Nika Andrew of Wight Curry. Charles - who is from India and plays cricket on the 3rd team - said of the...