Local Community News

Isle of Wight author Jo Cooper is set to release her latest historical novel, bringing to life the story of Nurse Peggy - a character inspired by her own mother’s experiences during the early years of the Second World War.

The 10th Newport Brownies have celebrated an impressive 70 years since the unit – then known as a Pack – first opened in 1955.

A first-time fundraising event held at the Commodore Cinema in Ryde raised an impressive £1,605 for 3 charities close to the organisers’ hearts.

Bellisimo Aesthetics has launched a complimentary laser hair removal service for women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), as part of a new confidence-boosting campaign.

A ginger cat missing for over 2 years has been reunited with his owner thanks to Friends of the Animals, microchipping, and a determined volunteer.

Platform One’s BA (Hons) Sustainable Fashion students were given an invaluable glimpse into their future careers recently...

Volunteer-led folk concerts at Newport’s Apollo Theatre are helping raise vital funds to support Age UK Isle of Wight in tackling loneliness and isolation among older residents.

Lift Ryde Sixth Form Campus welcomed 2 distinguished visitors last week, as East Wight MP Joe Robertson and the Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Jacqueline Gazzard, toured the site ahead of the Sixth Form’s Open Evening.

The Griffin in Godshill is spreading festive cheer this December with a Charity Christmas Raffle to raise funds for Mountbatten Hospice, with over 50 prizes donated by generous local businesses across the Isle of Wight.

Reception Class pupils at St Francis Primary School in Ventnor welcomed a special visitor ahead of Remembrance Day to learn more about military life, veterans and the importance of remembrance. The visit gave young children the chance to explore the...