Local Community News

Effort Rumbie Mazvidza, Senior Care Assistant at The Elms care home in Bembridge, was named Senior Nurse of the Year at Hartford Care’s prestigious annual awards ceremony.

The Council faces a £2,500 fine after illegally taking 10-months to issue a child’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) plan.

Mindset Bros, the Isle of Wight-based men’s mental health community, has celebrated an unforgettable evening at last Friday’s Vectis Radio Community Awards, securing 2 of the night’s most prestigious honours - Community Project of the Year 2026 and Overall Community...

Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight has received a £1,000 donation from members of Yarborough Lodge No. 551 in Ventnor, providing a significant boost to the grassroots organisation supporting people with learning disabilities.

Spring is definitely here, and there are more great shows ready to take the Island by storm.  The first is ‘The Great British Bake Off Musical’, staged by The Island Savoyards at Shanklin Theatre from 2nd - 5th April. Everyone’s...

A night of celebration in Newport saw Isle of Wight community champions take centre stage at the 4th Vectis Radio Awards.

An Isle of Wight man is set to take on the 2026 TCS London Marathon next month in support of a charity close to his heart.

Over the weekend the Isle of Wight Glass Museum, based at Arreton Barns, celebrated its 10th anniversary.

A donation from Councillor Chris Jarman will help fund vital defibrillator training for volunteers in Totland and Freshwater, continuing a family legacy of support for life-saving services on the Isle of Wight. Councillor Jarman has confirmed that the contribution, made...

Newport Minster’s funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund comes to a close at the end of this month (31st March) leaving a lasting legacy for the church.