Local Community News

12-year-old Phoebe Heng and her sister 9-year-old Felicity Heng write this week's theatre review of The Devil's Mirror, performed by Apollo Youth Theatre. I've seen some other Christmas shows this year but those were pantomimes, and what was nice about...

East Cowes-based young entrepreneur, Kellie Conway, has won one of the UK’s most prestigious hair and beauty awards after being announced a Gold Finalist and Henna Brow Specialist of the Year 2021. Competing against 5,000 entrants from around the UK,...

A record £21,000 was raised at this year’s Mountbatten Gift Fair in Bembridge, it has been announced. Shoppers flocked to Bembridge Sailing Club last month where more than 25 boutique and high-end stalls sold unique gifts for Christmas. Stallholders donated...

Following such a challenging time last year, Cowes Primary School have been busy giving the whole school community the opportunity of celebrating such a special time of year. It has certainly been a busy time over the past few weeks,...

Young artist Isabelle Dove, from Holy Cross Catholic Primary School in East Cowes, is making sure that everybody knows how to get to the esplanade.  A brand new enamelled sign has been unveiled on Columbine Road featuring Isabelle's artwork. The...

Staff and students across the 3 Island schools took part in a festive mufti day on Friday, which saw students taking in an item for the Isle of Wight Food Bank in exchange for being able to wear their own...

Islanders are being asked to cast a vote in support of the Isle of Wight’s very own Monkey Haven. A short film about the primate rescue sanctuary, based on Staplers Road near Newport, has been put forward to win the...

Arreton Cricket Club The Isle of Wight Foundation has announced 5 more local good causes to receive grant funding in 2022. A total of 11 groups will receive a share of £85,000 to support worthy projects on the Isle of...

Members of the Vectis 40s Vintage group have presented a cheque for £200 to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown following a weekend of fundraising back in September. Vectis 40s Vintage is a group of like-minded people who enjoy the...

Ryde Beach Lifeguards have taken delivery of their new quad bike, which will help keep beachgoers safe in the 2022 Summer season and beyond. The Yamaha All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) - more commonly known as a quad bike - will...