Local Community News

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...

Fundraisers for Beaulieu House enjoyed their most successful Isle of Wight Festival ever after they raised £7,099.06 for the Newport residential and overnight respite centre for disabled children. The team of 12-strong volunteers from Beaulieu Respite covered all 4 days...

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...