Local Community News

UKSA in Cowes has announced a new ‘Autumn Outings’ secondary school residential programme in response to increased demand for experiences in the maritime industry and outdoor learning following the pandemic. Offered from the month of September, the bespoke programme has...

Isle and Empires: Romanov Russia, Britain, and the Isle of Wight is to be reprinted as Putin’s invasion of Ukraine strains Anglo-Russian relations to the hilt. The book, now in paperback with a new preface from author Stephan Roman reflecting...

Local parents are being invited to monthly guided buggy walks that encourage fresh air, exercise and conversation. The buggy walks are being organised by Sovereign, Vectis Housing and Southern Housing Group to encourage local families to take some fresh air...

38 excited students from Carisbrooke College, Medina College and The Island VI Form set off on the Fishbourne ferry at the start of the Easter break for an action-packed week of skiing and snowboarding. Accompanied by Miss Caddick, Mr Rock,...

Island housebuilder, Barratt Homes, and the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) are calling for local people to join the wildlife-planting revolution. A survey has revealed around 3 quarters of people are now doing at least something in their...

Thomas Marceau Wildlife conservation specialist Thomas Marceau has joined Bird Aware Solent to boost the impact of the team’s work. Prior to joining Bird Aware, Thomas has been working with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Previously, he...

Emily King is planning to raise £2,500 for the IW Youth Trust by circumnavigating the Isle of Wight by paddleboard and bike before running a marathon - all in 3 consecutive days in May. Emily is one of the UK's...

Sovereign Housing residents on the Isle of Wight have taken a trip down memory lane during a Reminiscence Festival jointly funded by Sovereign and the Arts Council England. The Festival was organised by Sovereign’s Community Development Officer, Toby Eaglen, as...

Anastasia Madzia, hi-viz back pack winner (February challenge) Hundreds of Island youngsters have been getting fit and helping the environment by cycling, scooting and walking to and from school. Children across the Island were asked to keep a record during...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is in the process of developing its end-of-life care services and is inviting people to join a community conversation to help shape the next 3 year strategy. As part of the important programme of...