Local Community News

Children at Nettlestone Primary School are enjoying brand new playground markings thanks to a volunteering project undertaken by Island Roads. Supported by lining partners WJ South West Group, Island Roads lining supervisor Spencer Jarman created a series of fun playground...

National Lottery funding of more than £1.1million has been given to good causes on the Isle of Wight in 2019/20 according to new figures released to mark the launch of The National Lottery Awards. A total of 45 National Lottery grants...

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Asda Man – Isle of Wight home shopping driver Bryn Parkman! Bryn earned the nickname when he was making his deliveries to regular customers Adam French and Jay Kirwin. Their...

Viewers watching the funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh would be forgiven for missing it - but within the ceremony nestled a key link to the Isle of Wight. An Island author has recalled his visit to...

The Archbishop of Canterbury praised the commitment of Bishop Christopher Foster to the Isle of Wight as he stepped down as Bishop of Portsmouth on Friday. His tribute came ahead of a farewell service at Portsmouth Cathedral, which marked the...

The public vote for the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2021 has officially opened and Red Funnel is encouraging Island visitors and local residents to head online and vote. The awards recognise the Isle of Wight’s diverse and wonderful...

There was plenty to do in Brading this Easter thanks to activities for all ages organised by Brading Residents’ Association. ‘Seek and Find’ was a challenge set by Brading Residents’ Association giving residents of Brading and surrounding areas an opportunity...

Ryde Town Council has announced the resurgence of 'Ryde In Bloom', which it says will be bigger and better than ever before. The last year has shown our communities how important gardens and outside spaces are for mental health and...

Moving more is one of the best things you can do for your health and wellbeing, so Wessex Cancer Trust wants you to put a spring in your step this May and be more active, while raising money for local...

1 lucky winner has scooped £10,000 as part of Wright Estate Agency's 30th-anniversary celebrations. Anyone who sold through the Wright Estate Agency during 2020 was entered into a prize draw to win the cash prize. Due to recent events, the...