Local Community News

The Rural Business Awards, supported by Amazon, has announced a new format for this year and extended the deadline for entries for businesses on the Isle of Wight. Due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis, the awards will be...

A talented cat from the Isle of Wight showcased her unusual skills to take a top spot in the RSPCA’s first ever virtual pet show. 2-year-old black and white rescue cat, Bettie, entertained with her ability to play fetch with...

Action on Hearing Loss Isle of Wight believes that the mass use of face coverings on local public transport could make life more difficult for many people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Islanders with a hearing impairment, who...

Local MP Bob Seely has thrown his support behind the recently launched ‘let’s buy local’ campaign to support Isle of Wight food producers. Earlier this week, Briddlesford Farm - home to the iconic herd of pedigree Guernsey cows - welcomed...

Isle of Wight Council foster carers have been set the challenge of who can grow the tallest sunflower. All members of the fostering household have been given a seed starter kit, which they must nurture from seedling to skyscraper. The...

A much-travelled vicar has been licensed as the new priest in charge of churches in Newchurch and Arreton. Following the retirement of the Rev  Janice O’Shaughnessy in January, the Rev Kath Abbott was licensed as priest-in-charge of Newchurch and Arreton...

Retained firefighters from Shanklin have been recognised for their work during an exceptionally difficult incident, in which a young girl tragically died. The crew were called to a road traffic collision at Hale Common back in January where they performed...

Following the closure of Shalfleet Post Office earlier this year, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has taken further action to push for the branch to reopen. In February, Bob started a campaign to save the branch from long-term closure...

A team of engineers from Newport-based Adaptive Engineering Solutions recently came up with a solution to make a real difference to the life of Mimi, the much-loved Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen. The Newport-based firm was contacted by a fellow Islander...

Nigel Hartley, CEO of Mountbatten , has said a heartfelt thank you to the Isle of Wight community for the ‘incredible’ response to the charity's urgent appeal. Launched to compensate for the loss of regular fundraising income and shop closures,...