Local Community News

Over the past 3 weeks, students and staff at Christ the King College have filled over 100 shoeboxes for the Samaritan's 'Operation Child' appeal, as well as making other donations to local good causes. On top of the shoebox donation,...

Supported by her family and crew, disabled sailor Natasha Lambert BEM has safely completed the 2020 ARC Rally, completely 2,808 nautical miles across the Atlantic in just over 18 days. Natasha, an award-winning sailor from Cowes renowned for challenging her...

14 past and present Island personalities are featured on 2 new DVDs released by John Hannam this year, entitled 'John Hannam - The Television Years'. The well-respected Isle of Wight broadcaster and journalist has teamed up with local videographer, Maurice...

2 shops in Newport High Street were officially opened by Councillor Julie Jones-Evans this week for safe shopping with local artisans and traders. Shops at 30 and 36 High Street provide 2 seasonal venues for shoppers to explore goods including...

Book clubs, walking groups and other community projects will soon be able to apply for a share of a £4million fund designed to help reduce loneliness, says Island MP Bob Seely. The Local Connections Fund – made up of £2million...

The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) have recognised the long service and dedication of a number of the volunteer crew at Freshwater Independent Lifeboat. Tim Griffin, the Island's RLSS representative, visited Freshwater recently to present the awards. Rod Adams was...

Pan Together, the charity which exists to support and provide a community hub for the residents of East Newport, has received a grant of £300 from The ASDA Foundation in recognition of its ongoing efforts to provide lifeline support services...

Sainsbury’s colleagues and customers in Cowes are supporting the Isle of Wight Foodbank in the run up to Christmas, as part of the retailer’s national ‘Help Brighten a Million Christmases’ initiative running between 1st - 14th December. The initiative invites...

Thousands of less-fortunate children on the Isle of Wight will be smiling this Christmas – thanks to kind-hearted Islanders. More than 2,800 toys – with a value in excess of £28,000 – have been donated to the Isle of Wight...

Whisk Takers, Ryde Academy’s 2020-21 Young Enterprise team, want to spread some cheer this Christmas and prove the theory that chocolate really does make you happy with their ‘Hug in a Mug’. When thinking of ideas for their business, the...