Local Community News

Young people are beginning to take over the Island’s cultural institutions - the first signs of this are to be seen at First Marks, the new exhibition at Independent Arts’ Creative Hub in central Newport. The exhibition - part of...

Local teenager Emily Radford, who currently holds the title of International Junior Miss Isle of Wight Teen, will be competing later this month for her dream title of International Junior Miss United Kingdom Teen. If she is crowned champion, 18-year-old...

Wet Leg, an Isle of Wight band that is quickly rising to fame, have released a brand new video for their single 'Oh No' - and it was filmed at Alum Bay! The duo of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers only...

If you find the body count in the TV drama series Midsomer Murders too high, then the latest production by The Pepperpot Players will have you reaching for the smelling salts! Agatha Crusty & the Village Hall Murders, written by...

Today (31st January 2022) marks 200 years since the death of Valentine Gray, a child apprenticed to Newport chimney sweep Benjamin Davies, who badly abused Valentine leading to his tragic death. At 14:00 this afternoon a floral tribute was laid...

Red Funnel has announced that Young Lives vs Cancer has been elected as its Charity of the Year for 2022. The announcement follows the results of a vote by both the general public and Red Funnel colleagues. Young Lives vs...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched a pioneering new Community Day Hub in Freshwater to help people who need additional support to stay well and to live independently. The Day Hub was set up in October last year,...

Michelle and Jason Dight with daughter Mia Rae An outdoor area that is calm and relaxing for families to enjoy will be made possible with thanks to a generous donation in memory of baby Lola Rose. Sadly, Lola Rose Dight...

Volunteers from the Isle of Wight Green Gym have been working on the latest phase of the Isle of Wight Council's project to plant new, native trees in public spaces, and care for the existing trees and woodlands.  Visitors to...

A shy, scared cat whose original owners requested she be put to sleep needs a home of her own following the passing of the kind lady who took her in after she was rescued from death. Black-and-white Minnie-Moo has had...