Local Community News

Everything from Shakespeare to Whittington - a delightful mix of attractions awaits Island theatre-goers this month, and our columnist Maureen is here with the latest news from the scene and a sneak peek into what to expect! As theatres have...

A 7-year-old pupil from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Ryde has been quoted in the national media after writing to Arsenal and England star, Bukayo Saka, to commiserate with him on missing a penalty in the Euro Cup final...

The Island’s cat adoption centre is on the prowl for fans of felines to care for unwanted and abandoned cats while they wait to find a new owner. Cats Protection’s Isle of Wight Adoption Centre is looking to expand its...

As the school summer holidays get underway, Isle of Wight housebuilder Barratt Homes is warning children to stay away from its building sites.  The housebuilder says new home developments under construction may look like fun and exciting places to play, but they...

Arts and sports groups, charities, and members of the Isle of Wight Council Talented Athlete scheme will have their Wightlink sponsorship extended until the end of 2021 because of the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Despite restrictions easing, not...

Wight Noize is back for 2021, giving young Island musicians the chance to play on the same stage as music legends at the Isle of Wight Festival 2021. The Wight Noize initiative was conceived by Platform One College of Music,...

In conjunction with connect4communities and the Isle of Wight Council, Brading Community Partnership have developed an exciting range of activities and outings for young people aged 8-16 over a period of 4 weeks this August. Based at the Brading Youth...

A Bembridge care home is the first on the Isle of Wight to achieve the Gold Standard Framework Quality Hallmark Award for End of Life Care (GSF). The Limes Residential Care Home on Foreland Road, a small family-run independent home,...

From the Best Baby to the Golden Oldie, RSPCA Isle of Wight has announced the winners of its One Fun Day Virtual Home Pet Show. A panel of animal-loving judges – including Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely – had...

Residents at Orchard House care home in Newport were very excited to receive an amazing Knitted Aquarium which was kindly donated by the charity, Embracing Age. This is the first aquarium that the charity has created and, as the name...