Local Community News

Local Isle Of Wight psych-pop outfit, As We Leave, are set to release their new track ‘Hope That Kills’ later this month, followed by their debut EP in mid-November. The track arrives as the band’s third single of 2020 and...

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS) is holding 2 free online webinars next month to help support parents and carers of local young people. Newport-based SEND IASS provides free, confidential and impartial advice,...

A rise in interest of ‘starter pets’ during lockdown could lead to an increase in neglect due to their complex needs, the RSPCA has warned. The message comes as the RSPCA reveals it dealt with 28 incidents involving small furry...

On Saturday 17th October, a number of members of the Island's ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ team walked from Parkhurst Military Cemetery to Sandown War Memorial to raise awareness of the current Royal Marines charity event. After a short...

The Footprint Trust's 'Winter is Coming' event was a great success despite the physical event being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The popular annual event was planned many months ago when the pandemic was in retreat, and organisers hoped...

Nominations are now open for both sector colleagues, and the nation, to pay tribute to NHS, health and care support workers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in 2020. As the UK looks to recognise the...

On a recent visit to the Isle of Wight Help Advice Centre in Newport, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne met with volunteers, staff and trustees of Citizens Advice IW. The charity’s Chief Officer Paul Savill guided The Princess Royal around...

16-year-old Corey Duke is the winner of this year’s Wightlink Trophy for the Most Responsible Angler.  The trophy is awarded each year in recognition of good conduct shown by young anglers fishing on Ryde Pier in events organised by Vectis...

Thousands of pounds worth of micro grants is still available to good causes helping communities affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Back in March, Southern Co-op donated £40,000 to a community fund which was set up to support the causes and...

A student from Medina College has bagged a national award for developing an innovative solution to the issues students faced during lockdown. In June this year, during the period of lockdown and school closures, InvestIN Education set a challenge for...