Local Community News

Mountbatten is urging the community not to drop off or take their generous donations to their local charity shop as they reopen across the Island. After an overwhelming increase in the number of donations, and because of changes to the way donations can be...

West Wight Men In Sheds has continued to support the local community during the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the small charity, based on Totland Bay Recreation Ground, have been working in the community in different roles. They have helped deliver...

Sandham Gardens has now opened its brand new headline attraction, Skynets - The Big Bounce.  The Sandown seafront attraction has benefitted from a massive £650,000 investment in time for the summer season. The new high nets adventure course will allow...

Freshwater Parish Council has taken on a lease for a shop in Avenue Road, enabling the Freshwater and Totland Archive group to have a proper base for the documents, pictures, books and other artefacts that they have acquired over the...

Over £440 has been raised for Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer despite the 4th annual Classic Car Show at Chale Recreation Ground being cancelled this year due to coronavirus. The event, organised by Ken and Jane Bloomfield for 28th June...

The Royal Hotel in Ventnor has reopened its doors following the coronavirus lockdown. Although it may be a little different to the norm, guests can still expect a high-level experience and carefully crafted, locally sourced award-winning food once again. In...

The UK’s most experienced day camp provider, Camp Beaumont, is popping up on the Isle of Wight this summer to help parents’ childcare needs. For the first time, it will be excitedly welcoming children to 3 sites from its sister...

National Coastwatch Needles have appointed a new station manager to take over from Tony Stables at the end of his 4-year tenure. During his time as station manager, Tony has overseen the awarding of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service,...

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) have launched a new children’s book aimed at teaching children how to stay safe during a pandemic. Launched as part of the popular Keeping Safe with Susie the Childminder series, Susie the Childminder and...

The story of one of the Island’s best-loved attractions is now available for free to anyone who wants to dip into its 80 years of fascinating history. Browns Golf Course was created by Alexander Kennedy, the owner of a famous...