Local Community News

A Shanklin hotel is at the heart of a new approach to addiction recovery on the Isle of Wight, as Get Into Recovery CIC officially launches at Somerton Lodge.

Residents at Ryde Village, Southern Housing’s extra care scheme in Woodland View, have made over 500 handmade poppies to raise funds for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. The initiative was launched at the beginning of this year and has...

Orchard House welcomed visitors into an atmosphere of honour, reflection, and heartfelt remembrance yesterday (Remembrance Sunday). Upon entering the home, guests were greeted by a stunning Remembrance installation, thoughtfully created by our Lifestyle Team to pay tribute to the brave...

Aspire Ryde has launched its Winter Fundraising Campaign to support individuals and families across the Isle of Wight who are struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

The Island’s Youth Justice Service has been awarded the national John Hawkins Award for Innovation and Creativity in Youth Justice.

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has expressed delight at receiving a donation of £8,500 from the Morrisons Foundation. The funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket has covered the costs of new kitchen equipment to help Youth Trust...

Celebrating local heroes, Vectis Radio has confirmed the 4th annual Isle of Wight Community Awards will take place next year. The awards will once again take place at Caffe Isola in Newport, on Friday 27th March 2026. The Community Radio...

A local dance troupe from the Isle of Wight is celebrating after a glittering performance at the Best of Burlesque UK regional finals 2025, with Miss Autumn Star securing gold in the prestigious 'Best Instructor' category and a spot in...

An Isle of Wight man has completed a demanding 60-peak mountain challenge in Scotland, raising £1,620 towards his £5,000 target for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of his father. David Moorse tackled 60 summits across the Cuillin Ridge on the...

4 Isle of Wight friends are set to put their strength and stamina to the ultimate test when they take on HYROX London 2025 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support later this year. Lauren Hamer together with best friend Meg...