Local Community News

Whilst the doors to the heritage centre have been closed, members of Ventnor & District Local History Society have been busy putting together a new photobook that explores Ventnor and The Undercliff in a journey through pictures. The book, written...

A major new initiative to support NHS staff and thank them for their work during the pandemic has launched on the Isle of Wight. 'Support the Frontline' is the brainchild of Island residents Andrew Palmer and former High Sheriff Robin...

Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill will both be re-opening from Wednesday 19th May, it has been announced. In line with the proposed lifting of lockdown across the country, the park's management team are taking steps to ensure all guests are...

To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday (4th March 2021), the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is giving away thousands of books in braille and audio formats for children with vision impairment across the South East of England....

A mum-of-2 has described herself as 'one of the lucky ones' after contracting COVID-19 whilst battling the pandemic on the frontline, but now she is back to work going to the aid of Islanders in their hour of need. 34-year-old...

Local computer gamer Matt Russell will be hosting another 24-hour live stream event later this week, this time raising funds for CLIC Sargent - the UK's children's cancer charity. The stream will begin at 20:00 on Friday (5th March) and...

Pupils at Hunnyhill Primary School in Newport have received a bundle of new books for their school library thanks to the Morrisons Foundation in partnership with the National Literacy Trust. The Morrisons Foundation donation comes after a recent study conducted...

Bird Aware Solent, a group dedicated to reducing bird disturbance along the wider Solent coastline, has partnered up with Fishbourne Parish Council to develop new interpretation materials for residents and visitors. Fishbourne Parish Council recognises the importance of its impressive...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has awarded grants to 3 community organisations across the Isle of Wight, thanks to funding from the #iwill Campaign and generous match funding provided by HIWCF donors. The #iwill Campaign is...

To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, married couple Karen and Charlotte, who work at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, are sharing their story and encouraging other staff from the LGBT+ community and allies to join the Trust’s LGBT+ Staff Equality Network....