Local Community News

4 teenagers from the Isle of Wight are circumnavigating the Isle of Wight on an inflatable banana boat this weekend, all in aid of charity. Grace Argyle (14), Ellie Tasker (14), Jess Atkins (15) and Tom Isaacson (14) will be...

A herb garden is now flourishing at the end of Ryde Pier, thanks to volunteers from Aspire Ryde. Disused planters have been brought back into life by the charity to brighten up the Pier and support biodiversity. It is part...

An ambitious scheme has been unveiled for a state-of-the-art skatepark in Freshwater — including the Island's first pump track. Freshwater Parish Council has committed £120,000 over 2 years towards the project at The Stroud, with hopes of raising the same...

Our columnist Maureen Sullivan gives us an update on what to expect in the Island’s theatre scene following the announcement that the majority of Government restrictions will be lifted from the 19th July. We in theatreland are all eagerly awaiting...

A football match between Isle of Wight primary and secondary school teachers, held at Westwood Park in Cowes on Sunday, has raised over £1,000 for the Isle of Wight charity, Wight Brainy Bunch. The game was won 9-2 by the...

A site manager working with Barratt Homes on the Isle of Wight has won a top national award for the quality of the homes he is building. James Cleary, site manager at the housebuilder’s St George's Gate development in Newport,...

Year 2 class at St Mary's Primary A Year 2 Primary class at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Ryde have written to the England player, Bukayo Saka, to express their feelings towards him following England’s penalty defeat in the...

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club at Fishbourne hosted its annual open day for people with disabilities on Saturday (10th July). The club has a long-standing tradition of inviting those with a disability to enjoy a day ‘at the Vic’, taking...

The Elim Pentecostal Church on the Roundabout, at Coppins Bridge in Newport, has reacted to the disappointments of Sunday’s defeat in the Euro 2020 final by reminding the people of the Isle of Wight that God loves us all. The...

The partnership behind Newport Heritage Action Zone has revealed its latest project helping to bring the history of Newport’s town centre to life. Many historic photographs exist of Newport town centre, but these are often held in individual collections. With...