Local Community News

Once again Theatretrain Isle of Wight wowed audiences with their most recent production of Peter Pan The Musical. Performing 2 shows over 2 days, the talented cast from Theatretrain's Saturday morning school had the audience captivated from their opening scene....

Ryde’s Mayor, Michael Lilley, has launched a Christmas appeal to raise funds for the most vulnerable in Ryde this Christmas. Michael will be touring the town over the next week, visiting local venues and businesses to leave donation buckets. The...

2 shops in Newport High Street, that promote safe shopping with local artisans and traders, have been officially opened by Councillor Julie Jones-Evans. The seasonal venues will be open until 23rd December for shoppers to explore goods including festive decorations,...

Staff at Orchard House Care Home have entertained residents with their Christmas antics this December. On 'Elf Day' staff dressed up as elves and their jingle bells could be heard all over the home, the residents could certainly tell where...

The Mince Pie Marathon hit the streets of the Isle of Wight and even Hampshire this year, with a record-breaking amount raised through the yearly charity initiative. The event, set up by local web design studio Brightbulb Design, has gained...

Applications to become Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year 2022 have officially opened. Charities supporting the Isle of Wight community are encouraged to apply for the chance to be named Red Funnel’s charity partner for the forthcoming year. While the...

A new children’s charity book has been published, which will teach Isle of Wight youngsters about the importance of construction roles.  'We Can Build' has been written by graduates working at Barratt Homes, and all money raised will go to the Prince’s...

Musical legend Terry Hall, lead singer of the famous Ska band The Specials, played a very special DJ set at Newport's Strings on Friday night. Around 200 admirers of the man and his music descended for a night to remember....

Students, staff and supporting families at Christ the King College have been busy raising vital funds and collecting goods for the Isle of Wight Foodbank and the Christmas Toy Appeal. The overwhelming number of donations collected over the past 6...

Over 60 tubs of chocolates have been donated as part of the 'Heroes for Heroes' challenge, but a group of friends from Ryde are hoping to smash the previous record of over 100! 11-year-old Chloe Barnicoat and her sister, 14-year-old...