Local Community News

A brand new musical theatre group - GASP - is making its presence known on the Isle of Wight. 'GASP' stands for Gilbert and Sullivan Productions, the name indicating the main focus of the group – to celebrate the work...

Island arts for wellbeing charity, Independent Arts, have launched their first-ever online art auction. The online auction features some outstanding work created by participants at the charity’s artist-led community workshops and by residents of care and residential homes. Some of...

Wight Building Materials (WBM) has handed over a £530 cheque to Wessex Cancer Trust. The money was raised through a staff Christmas raffle held in memory of former WBM sales manager Dave Crouch, who died of pancreatic cancer last year...

A wide range of activities which also provide a nutritious meal are on offer for all ages during the February half term. Free places are available for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals and on a...

There is still time for primary schools on the Isle of Wight to apply for a share of a £10,000 fund set up by Wightlink to encourage youngsters to undertake projects that help the environment.  Under the Wightlink Green Fund...

Yokogawa Marex attended the Isle of Wight College’s Digital Open Day last Saturday (29th January) to give students the opportunity to explore the world of work and gain insight into local careers within the digital industry.     Representing Yokogawa Marex...

A cheque for £365 has been handed over to Ryde-based Haylands Farm by members of Bembridge Little Theatre Club. Each year, the club chooses a local good cause to support with Haylands Farm being chosen for 2020. However, with no...

Members of the Yar Valley Masonic Lodge have raised in excess of £3,500 for KissyPuppy - The Sophie Rolf Trust. Charles Whybrow nominated KissyPuppy as his chosen charity for the duration of his tenure as Worshipful Master of Yar Valley...

Homeless people will continue to receive warm meals from the Isle of Wight Soup Kitchen thanks to Tesco donating a free delivery van to the organisation. The ex-Tesco fleet van, which was previously used for home deliveries, will be transformed...

Isle of Wight woman Natalie Blandford – who suffers from a rare form of incurable facial cancer – has written a wish list of the dreams she wishes to come true. Natalie’s story, first reported on Island Echo, came to...