Local Community News

Aviva has unveiled the evolution of its Aviva Community Fund 2020, with a number of exciting changes set to provide causes across the UK with funding, vital support and resources all year round. With applications open from 21st January until...

Just how green is the Isle of Wight Council? That was the question posed by budding politicians from Barton Primary School's school council on a visit to County Hall last week. As well as meeting senior Cabinet members and the...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has awarded grants worth £96,421 to support 12 local projects working with some of society’s most vulnerable women and girls. The charities and community groups have received the grants from the Tampon...

Following their success in the 2019 South & South East In Bloom’s Small Coastal Town category, Sandown has been nominated as a 2020 UK Finalist in Britain in Bloom with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).   Sandown Green Town Volunteers’...

Morrisons colleagues in Lake will be fundraising and selling limited-edition charity wristbands to support children and young people with cancer to mark World Cancer Day on 4th February. This World Cancer Day (4th February 2020) CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading...

Sandown community groups, councillors and residents came together this week for an impromptu celebration marking 150 years since the official opening of Sandown Town Hall. Organised by the Sandown Forum, the scene was set by Cllr Heather Humby, followed by...

The Northwood House Stables have had a makeover thanks to a grant of £4,250 from The National Lottery. Known locally as the Northwood House Community Hall, the building is a converted stable block detached from the main house off Ward...

The team behind Sandown Green Towns have presented the Mayor of Sandown with the South East England in Bloom Silver Gilt Award in recognition of the town’s success in these prestigious awards. The presentation was made at a packed Town...

The Isle of Wight's Wendy Lohse is set to compete in the South East regional final of the School Chef of the Year Competition tomorrow (Thursday). The LACA School Chef of the Year Competition has been the flagship event for...

A fantastic £1,239 has been raised by Vectis Sunrise Rotary Club as a result of festive collections at both Sainsbury’s and Asda in Newport over the Christmas period. Rotary members, along with Father Christmas, Mrs Christmas and a reindeer, gave...