Local Community News

A Ryde couple whose wedding day plans were scuppered by Boris' nationwide lockdown celebrated in a rather different way yesterday (Saturday). Keith Ruth and Carolyn Ward were due to tie the knot on what turned out to be a gloriously...

The historic air raid warden’s shelter in Wellow has been refurbished by Island Roads in time for VE day. An Island roads district responder team has made sure the structure on the Main Road though Wellow was clear of vegetation...

Wightlink is toasting veterans at a Ryde care home with a special cake for them to enjoy as part of their VE Day celebrations. To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, St Vincent’s Retirement Home in Ryde is holding...

11 new student Physician Associates have joined St Mary’s Hospital whilst universities are closed to help respond to the current Coronavirus pandemic. The students are studying at Portsmouth, Cambridge, Brighton and Sussex to support doctors in the diagnosis and management...

The Mayors and Town Councils of Sandown and Shanklin have worked together to encourage residents to take time to commemorate and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day on Friday (8th May) - whilst continuing to follow the public health...

POA Learning Isle of Wight has announced that with thanks to the generosity of local Councillor, Vanessa Churchman, they are able to offer 3 islanders the opportunity to complete their level 2 functional skills in English or Mathematics. Councillor Churchman,...

Bellevue Road The marking of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe brings to the forefront Cowes Heritage's photographs of the celebrations, including street parties held in the town, as well as in Northwood and Gurnard. Bunting hung from every...

Sovereign Housing Association has launched a photography competition to try and lift people’s spirits during coronavirus lockdown. With the theme ‘Heart of my World’, the competition aims to inspire people to have fun by sharing their creativity through the medium...

A network of Island businesses has been praised by local MP Bob Seely after coming together to support the Isle of Wight’s battle against COVID-19. The network has provided various aid including donating warehouse space to facilitate the new temporary...

Isle of Wight author Harriet Kent has been so moved by the efforts of so many people in fundraising for the NHS and other much-deserved causes during the COVID-19 pandemic that she has stepped up to the mark herself. Written...