Local Community News

Storeroom2010’s community project, Cowes Men’s Shed, is celebrating after being awarded a whopping £254,459 in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will be used to target social isolation across the Isle of Wight by continuing to provide...

IOW Wild Bird Rehabilitation has shared key information and short term emergency care advice as 'baby bird' season gets underway. The local organisation, which helps rehabilitate orphaned, sick and injured wild birds, has also explained the differences between hatchlings, nestlings...

3 Isle of Wight businesses have been recognised for their outstanding produce at the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition 2022. Butchers and producers from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight gathered at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton on...

Denyse Spears A small group of Ukrainian sympathisers gathered at St James’ Square, Newport, to protest Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Sunday (13th March). One of the protestors – Denyse Spiers – had previously hosted Ukrainian children affected by the...

An Isle of Wight woman’s dream of becoming a professional actor is a step closer after a successful first term at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Supported by local fundraising and support from ferry company...

The incredible generosity of Islanders to causes helping to support and protect people affected by the illegal invasion of Ukraine has been highlighted to a senior government minister. Writing to Michael Gove MP yesterday (Thursday), Councillor Chris Jarman, chair of...

Islanders are being encouraged to take part in the Independent Arts charity fundraiser '70 Mile May'. The challenge is to head outdoors and walk 70 miles through the month of May: the equivalent of walking all the island’s costal paths....

Ryde Saints Football Club has given £500 to a humanitarian appeal by the Red Cross for Ukraine. Ryde Saints donated 50% of youth players weekly fees and all starting 11 subscriptions for both 1st team and reserves from last week....

Cowes Enterprise College has been recognised for its excellent work in embedding maritime learning into the curriculum. The academy has worked collaboratively with the maritime sector to create this curriculum, and has local maritime experts such as divers, naval architects...

A local entrepreneur who makes bags from recycled upholstery fabrics has received an award from former Dragons Den star, Theo Paphitis. Samm Collins is the owner of Isle of Wight-based Samm Designs and was 1 of 6 weekly 'Small Business...