Local Community News

Girl Guides from across the Isle of Wight participated in World Thinking Day earlier this week, following the theme of 'Our World, Our Equal Future'. World Thinking Day happens every 22nd February and is a chance for Girl Guides and...

A new networking event kicked off at Seaclose Park last week with more than 60kg of rubbish collected by 25 attendees. 'Rubbish Networking' is a series of brand new litter picking events happening on the Island throughout 2022. Attendees can...

Sid Ryan A Punk/Oi band from Ryde, whose members have been touring internationally since they were just 14 years old, is set to conquer the world once again - but who are Grade 2? Grade 2 formed in 2013 when...

Thousands of pounds worth of products have been donated to 2 different charities on the Isle of Wight as Freshwater's superstore closed its doors. Southern Co-op donated 5 large cages of food, drink and baby products as its Freshwater store...

A bench to mark the final series of Ricky Gervais’s TV show about loss, 'After Life', has been placed in an East Cowes park to provide a place for people to chat and reflect. The bench – located in Victoria...

The Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band was once again able to hold their 1st annual presentation evening since 2019 following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The recipient of the Drum Section award was Lucas Stevens for his progress and...

I have been eagerly anticipating the return of the traditional WightStrollers pantomime after an enforced 2-year hiatus, and they didn’t disappoint with a show packed full of starring performances, slick one-liners, songs and the odd speck of smut (well, with...

St Catherine’s School in Ventnor has welcomed a new therapy dog from Isle of Wight charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People. Dougal, an Australian Labradoodle, has been trained by the charity for 2 years and now provides support to pupils...

Hampshire Constabulary is appealing to the knitting community to help make more teddy bears to hand out to children involved in incidents of domestic abuse. Previously, Police were inundated with offers of help from members of the community to knit...

Harris Hawk at Haven Falconry - Photo by Samantha Austin Haven Falconry in Havenstreet is making a desperate appeal for donations, without which they say they will be unable to reopen their business in March. Owners Sam White and Charlotte...