Local Community News

10-year-old Tallulah Mears from the Isle of Wight has been busy baking brownies for Red Nose Day for a second year running - and has even sent a batch to The Queen! Last year the West Wight youngster raised £700...

Islanders can experience the adrenaline rush of abseiling down Spinnaker Tower in June, whilst raising funds for Age UK Isle of Wight. Anyone wishing to take on a 100-metre descent down the side of Portsmouth’s iconic landmark, Emirates Spinnaker Tower,...

Sandown software company ICRTouch has generously donated £20,000 to the Red Cross Appeal for Ukraine. The donation was made on Tuesday (15th March). In a statement, ICRTouch said: “The ongoing Russian invasion has already forced at least 2million people to flee...

A cheque for £43,188 has been handed over to representatives of Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboats by cross-Solent operator Red Funnel, to mark the end of the organisations’ 2021 Charity of the Year partnership. Isle of Wight Independent Lifeboats is...

Saluki Bestveteran The Isle of Wight had a strong presence at this year's CRUFTS, with several dogs from the Isle of Wight Canine Association qualifying to exhibit in the Breed judging, with hopes of winning the coveted Best in Show....

Newport hairdressing salon 'Take 2' is celebrating its 35th anniversary today (Wednesday 16th March). Take 2 – which 1st opened its doors in 1987 – is the oldest hairdressing salon on the Isle of Wight operating continuously under the same...

Popular Island entertainer and magician Greg Chapman has released his first 8-part magic series: Greg Chapman's Magic Show. The whole series was set on the Island, with filming focused on the Freshwater Memorial Hall and in a historic carriage at...

Anyone wanting to donate an unwanted bicycle to Africans can do so at St Thomas’ Square in Newport on Saturday (19th March). A van (loaned free of charge by Bartletts) will be at St Thomas’ Saturday Market between 09:30 and...

Ventnor man Grant Ward is walking the 100-mile South Down Way for charity this Easter. Grant will be walking from Winchester to Eastbourne to raise money for the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital. Grant was born with a genetic condition...

The Isle of Wight Council held its first in-person apprenticeships fair for young people in over 2 years during the half-term break. The event, hosted by the Isle of Wight College and in partnership with Solent LEP, was attended by...