Local Community News

The Environment Agency has installed cylindrical bristle clusters on 2 local waterways to help fish swim upstream and over weirs. Work has been taking place at Lukely Brook near Carisbrooke and at Wroxall Stream near Waightshale. The clusters are a...

The UK’s largest operator of caravan, lodge, cabin, glamping and camping holiday resorts is up for Best UK Family Holiday Company, and Best UK Holiday Parks and Lodges Company. The winners will be determined by the consumer, who has until...

Ryde Rotary has played in role in a significant global public health achievement, as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa region has officially been certified wild polio-free. Polio is a debilitating disease mainly affecting children, which can cause paralysis and...

Around 20 young carers were thrilled to receive fantastic new bikes in recognition of the support and care they have provided for their families during lockdown. The gifts were made possible thanks to a successful application to the Getaway Foundation...

This year’s Walk the Wight Your Way raised an incredible £212,000 for Mountbatten. The virtual alternative was organised after the regular event had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Around 2,500 people registered, clocking up their miles either...

3 intrepid explorers took on Ben Nevis on Friday 18th September to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s UK. Laura Holme, who decided to take on the challenge, was joined by her nephew Nathan Proud and best friend Emma Ford after she...

A Solent based partnership that helps to protect coastal birds, was presented by the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) with a prestigious environmental award. The virtual ceremony awarded Bird Aware Solent with the honour of best sustainability campaign...

School leavers at The Priory School were treated to the red carpet treatment on Friday 11th September for their formal goodbye from the school.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event could not be held in June as originally planned....

The RSPCA recently came to the rescue of 2 foxes who got trapped inside a disused, fire-damaged hotel in Sandown. Locals raised the alarm after spotting the stricken foxes in a window of the closed St Moritz Hotel on Culver...

With around 200 local suppliers and 200 stores stocking local products, the Southern Co-op is encouraging people to buy local during British Food Fortnight. Until 4th October, Southern Co-op will be shouting about a range of products which are part...