Local Community News

A new community initiative is set to launch in the West Wight with the aim of offering help and support to local residents. The Revive Cafe - the product of a collaboration between Kerith Community Church and Freshwater Methodist Church...

Star Wars fans may well want to get involved in a new raffle that is set to raise funds for Newport Carnival Association. Sharon and Martin of Silver Screen Autographs & The New Rembrandt Gallery in Scarrots Lane are delighted...

An Isle of Wight bodybuilder and personal trainer has gained high places in a national competition. Will George has been competing the bodybuilding world for over 6 years, and last weekend travelled to the Braywick Leisure Centre in Maidenhead to...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council are working with local contractor NDL Electrical Ltd to provide this year’s Christmas lights and the decision has mean made to extend it to entries from young people across the whole Island. As a way...

The RSPCA Isle of Wight branch is appealing for new homes for 2 shelter dogs in their care as it calls for people to ‘Adopt not shop’ for new pets. Research has estimated that around 130,000 dogs come into UK...

The family of an Isle of Wight aspiring actress have launched a fundraising appeal to help get her to drama school. 22-year-old Anna has Noonans Syndrome, a rare genetic syndrome that has caused her to have autism and learning disabilities...

A Ryde-based organisation that aims to provide peer-led support to men with mental health issues is set to hold its first-ever social meeting. On the 5th of September, Men Only will be holding its first ever Men Only Walk &...

Robert Hooke, a 17th Century contemporary of Sir Isaac Newton, Samual Pepys, and Sir Christopher Wren, was one of the world’s greatest scientists, as well as one of the architects rebuilding London after the Great Fire. He was born on...

Residents in Godshill are set to benefit from a new sensory park, thanks to the efforts of volunteers, and an extra boost from Southern Vectis. Next to the village hall and Godshill inclusive play park, the new resource is expected...

After nearly 18 months without singing, the Newchurch Male Voice Choir is now pleased to announce that it has resumed practices. The men will be taking it gently to start with, and this makes it an ideal time for new...