Local Community News

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has announced that £85,423 has been awarded in grants from the Made By Sport ‘Clubs In Crisis’ Fund. This investment in local grassroots sports clubs and organisations will leave a long-lasting...

'Nuisance parking' on a road in Ryde has been described as a 'serious accident waiting to happen' by 1 local resident, who says that leaving his property is almost impossible. Tim Leal says that parking on Appley Rise has become...

Thousands of hungry music fans crossing the Solent with Wightlink to the Isle of Wight Festival snapped up food and drink from local producers at its Wight Taste cafés. Staff were busy all weekend selling a wide range of products...

3 young Islanders welcomed over 70 guests to the premiere of their short films at Cineworld Newport last Thursday (16th September). The short films were commissioned by StoneCrabs Theatre in partnership with Prettyr Ltd, to respond to the themes of the...

Children with disabilities enjoyed exciting boat trips organised with the support of the children’s services team at the Isle of Wight Council. Working with the department, Cowes Sailability Club arranged exciting days out on the water for young Islanders who...

A pony from the Isle of Wight is still going strong and winning red rosettes at the age of 30 ­- 10 years after undergoing a life-saving operation. Lou Lou was rushed to Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire when she...

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has awarded Sandown Airport with the Pooleys Sword, ranking the Isle of Wight airport as the best in the UK. The award was presented by Tim Pooley, Chairman of the AOPA, at last...

With the last regional heat completed, the full lineup of school chefs who will compete for the much-coveted national title of the LACA School Chef of the Year 2021, is now known - and includes Wendy Lohse from the Isle...

Island businesses Arc and Artecology and their corporate partners LaSalle Investment Management have been awarded the top accolade at the construction industry thinktank CIRIA’s BIG Biodiversity Awards. The Sandown Bay-based team’s influence and impact was recognised along with clients and...

The scenic bridleway through Shanklin's America Wood has been restored and enhanced by a £20,000 project delivered by the Isle of Wight Council's Rights of Way team and a host of other partners. America Wood, owned by The Woodland Trust,...