Local Community News

A man who raised just over £13,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, by walking the Isle of Wight coastal path in memory of a friend, is to repeat his challenge this September, and you are invited to join or sponsor...

A new monthly breakfast club aimed at supporting veterans and their families has officially launched in Cowes earlier this week, with local civic leaders backing the initiative.

A community workshop exploring practical action on climate, nature and resilience is set to take place in Bembridge this weekend.

Children from Freshwater and Yarmouth School have been helping to create a brand-new wildflower meadow as part of a community project aimed at boosting biodiversity in the West Wight.

A team of Health Champions is helping to break down barriers around cancer awareness across the Isle of Wight by encouraging communities to speak more openly about early diagnosis, prevention and support. The initiative forms part of Communities Against Cancer,...

National Reading Volunteer Award winner Jeanne Jones has praised Isle of Wight primary school pupils whose artwork has been selected for a special reading bag initiative designed to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading.

Budding school-age artists on the Isle of Wight are being invited to draw their dream cat to feature in an exhibition for Cats Protection's 65th anniversary. 

Monks from Quarr Abbey have taken a special Isle of Wight exhibition to the heart of London after it opened at a famous Mayfair church.

Cyclists from across the UK will return to the Isle of Wight next month for the 9th annual Ride For Hope in aid of Brain Tumour Research.

Joshua Scrivener from Southern Vectis is celebrating this week, after being named among the top drivers at leading operating group Go South Coast.