Local Community News

Over £26,000 has been raised for the Island branch of Wessex Cancer Trust following this year's Rainbow Run - Bubble Fun at Sandown Airport. Just over 700 people took to the 3km course, which included inflatables, powder paint and, new...

Colourful tributes in memory of people’s loved ones will be on display at Mountbatten this summer, as part of a new remembrance event. 'Remembering with Ribbons' runs throughout July and August, giving Islanders the chance to place a special ribbon...

Isle of Wight Council libraries are calling for children to sign up to read 6 books this summer as part of Wild World Heroes Summer Reading Challenge 2021. The Summer Reading Challenge asks youngsters to borrow and read any 6...

Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country descended on the Isle of Wight on Saturday, with a total of 36 Can-Am machines coming together for a sunny day out. The meeting, arranged by Dave Hawkins, was first organised back in April...

Golden Horizon, which boasts 5 towering masts, was anchored off Cowes Harbour on Sunday. This luxury ship, which can carry 272 passengers, 159 crew members and has 140 sea-facing cabins, was catching the eye of onlookers walking along Cowes Parade....

With COVID-19 restrictions now being eased, business owners who opened during lockdown are now able to welcome guests to special events. Elizabeth Milton Skincare Clinic is one such business that welcomed VIPs to an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday (14th...

The Vectis Historic Vehicle Club Ltd met at Mountbatten Hospice Newport, on a lovely sunny July morning with their cars, before making a donation to the charity. After an introduction by Geoff Dean to reiterate the clubs commitment to Mountbatten....

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary and Artfullness is delighted to announce the winners of our Create-A-Postcard-Competition where visitors to the sanctuary and supporters from around the world were asked to create a piece of art that depicted how nature helped them...

The Isle of Wight College held their annual Student Awards last Friday, celebrating the success of learners in 2020-21. The awards are held to reflect on the college year, celebrating students successfully completing their courses and to recognise a number...

Newport Town Centre is now awash with colour, thanks to an initiative from Newport Business Association and Care In The Garden. There are hanging baskets now fitted at many businesses and locations in the town, decked out in a blue,...