Local Community News

Aldi is once again embracing the season of goodwill by calling on charities, community groups and food banks across the Isle of Wight to register now to receive surplus food donations this Christmas Eve. Last Christmas, Aldi donated nearly 450,000...

Students and staff at Cowes Enterprise College have been celebrating after students earned their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. The academy held a celebration breakfast and presented the students with their certificates, which they had won back in November but...

After being closed for several months, Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Freshwater is now open with a refurbished cafe and 2 new exhibitions in the galleries. In the main gallery, now with new décor, the work of Marilyn Stafford is...

Southern Co-Op is marking the success of the carrier bag levy 5 years after it came into force in England. Customers have cut their use of single use plastic bags by millions whilst also raising more than £1.5million for good...

Barratt Homes has released some wildlife-friendly tips for small outdoor spaces, in partnership with the RSPB, to mark World Habitat Day today (Wednesday). Barratt Homes and the RSPB have published a new ‘Welcome Wildlife into Your World’ guide that shows...

An Isle of Wight man who has spent the past 5 years bodybuilding has clinched podium positions at a national competition, as well as being ranked the 5th best heavyweight bodybuilder in the country. Will George, from Havenstreet, travelled to...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has applauded local members of the Royal Marines Association (RMA) for the incredible target they have set themselves to raise funds for The Royal Marines Charity. 11 Isle of Wight ex-marines and ex-service personnel...

Thousands of independent businesses are coming together to highlight their contribution to the Great British high streets, Newport is taking part along with 100 independent High streets across the UK in a totally local Fiver Fest. Jo Randall from Newport...

Goodleaf Tree Climbing’s Paul McCathie and Matt Ostler recently slept overnight amongst the branches as part of an international event, The Big Canopy Campout. The Big Canopy Campout is an annual event that encourages tree lovers to sleep in the...

6 brave local Hampshire women ran 26.2 miles of the London Virtual Marathon at the weekend, running from West Cowes to Shanklin and back. The group were raising money for Dreams Come True, a national charity that makes the dreams...