Local Community News

Staff at Barchester Healthcare’s Orchard House care home in Newport have welcomed a new General Manager to head up the team. Kim Fleming will oversee the running of the 60 bed home and will be responsible for the team of...

Over half term, the Ryde Swimming Club was set the challenge to swim either 2K or 5K in order to raise money for their club. The swimmers at Ryde Swimming Club range from 8 to 19 years old and train...

Girlguiding members have always supported Remembrance Sunday and 2020 was no different. With things being very different this year due to COVID-19, most of the local members, except 3, commemorated the day at home. The 3 who didn't stay at...

The Island’s RSPCA branch will be maintaining its vital animal welfare services during lockdown. There will be some changes in the way the business at the branch’s animal rescue centre is conducted but the message from the RSPCA is clear...

12-year-old Beau Bowden has raised almost £1,000 for the Isle of Wight Foodbank by completing a 100-mile cycle ride over the October half-term. Beau was inspired by a program on TV about those unable to afford to buy food in...

As with the previous lockdown, support is available for those who need assistance with shopping, prescriptions and other issues through Aspire Ryde. The helpline will be available from 10 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday and will also work...

Carers who are unable to visit those currently at St Mary's Hospital are being given an opportunity to send a message or card, thanks to Carers IW. Carers IW operates 2 lounges at the Newport hospital to provide unpaid carers...

Mountbatten charity shops have once again been forced to close following the second national lockdown.  Mountbatten, the Island's Hospice, rely on the generosity of your donations to keep their Mountbatten charity shops well-stocked with quality second-hand items. All the proceeds...

Local Arts Charity Independent Arts has moved its Singing for Breathing group online in wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The group, designed for people with chronic respiratory conditions and can be helpful in recovering from the long term effects of...

The Royal Hotel in Ventnor has donated £1,581 to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Following its reopening on 14th July, the hotel committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of the local NHS Staff through the work of the...