Local Community News

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...

Community grants have been awarded to a host of Island projects that ensure vulnerable households do not go without necessities, such as food, fuel and warmth this winter. So far more than £200,000 has been distributed by the Isle of...

In light of the very grave news from Ukraine, Priory School’s Head of History, Dr Thompson, gave a most informative and helpful talk on Tuesday (8th March), complete with maps and slides to all pupils from Year 5 upwards. Following...

The High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, James Attrill DL, visited Aspire Ryde on Friday 25th February to present a High Sheriff’s Award to Aspire volunteer, Meme Cullen. Friends and colleagues gathered to witness the presentation which had been kept...

Daisy Chains IW has announced it can only help fund family travel to the mainland in emergencies now, due to a lack of funds as a result of the COVID pandemic. Daisy Chains is a small charity that helps Island...

A local Girlguiding volunteer has been recognised for her role in empowering hundreds of girls and young women over a period of over 50 years by being awarded a prestigious Laurel Award. Deborah Meadows of Bembridge has been awarded the...