Local Community News

Nearly 40 ladies from across the Isle of Wight were given the unique opportunity to dance in a Giant Martini Glass earlier this month, thanks to Starlesque UK.  Ladies booked in for the 2-day workshop run by Kitty Campari from...

Firefighters Mark Grimes and Rob Hunnybun were recognised for their dedicated long service to the Isle of Wight community as they were presented with their 20 year Long Service and Good Conduct Medals by Deputy Chief Fire Officer Steve Apter...

A long-serving volunteer for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award has been recognised for his incredible service. Barry Jackman, a retired teacher, has dedicated much of his life to the scheme which has been inspiring young people since 1956. In the...

Age UK Isle of Wight Trustees has announced that they will be losing their CEO, Jo Dare, to a new role on the Island. Jo will have been at Age UK Isle of Wight for over 15 years when she...

A new brewer specialising in high-quality craft beer has opened in Bembridge thanks to the hard work and dedication of 2 Isle of Wight brothers and their dad. Wight Knuckle Brewery was founded in 2021 by George, Edward, and Fergus...

Shoppers across the Island and beyond are using the Wight Gift Card to buy from over 90 Isle of Wight businesses, both in-store and online - and now there's a chance to win a free Wight Gift Card worth £100. ...

The NSPCC’s Cowes charity shop is on the hunt for a new manager after more than 2 decades. The Shooters Hill premises is beginning a new era following both a long-awaited re-opening after several Covid-19 lockdowns and the departure of...

The Isle of Wight Council and its valued partner Carers IW are celebrating National Carers Week with special activities and the launch of a survey to support some of the 16,000 unpaid carers on the Island whose role is crucial;...

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has taken to social media to express their disappointment at vandalism which took place at the Wroxall attraction overnight. Name magnets that are placed on the sanctuary's 'heard board' are said to have been taken,...

Welcome to the first in a regular series of columns from Maureen Sullivan, who will be providing us with the latest news and information from the thriving Island theatre scene. After the last 15 months of theatres across the country...