Local Community News

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and their leaders from across the Isle of Wight have been singing Christmas carols to entertain visitors at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway in Havenstreet in the run up to the big day. A full...

The New Carnival Company’s carnival arts development worker, Hannah Ray, recently travelled to Plovdiv in Bulgaria to run a lantern-making workshop with local schoolchildren. Hannah travelled to Bulgaria for an event called Horov SKLAD, held in the historic SKLAD building....

The holiday season is always an exciting time of year, with plenty of different things to do away from the mundane routines of commuting and working. It is the perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and family, tucking into...

A festive concert held at St Mary's Church in Brighstone - part of the village's annual Christmas tree festival - has raised over £500 for the Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Appeal on the Isle of Wight. Lady Sally Grylls and...

A much-loved Isle of Wight church is to share in a £520,000 funding payout from the National Churches Trust.  A £10,000 National Churches Trust Cornerstone Grant will help fund the installation of a toilet and kitchen at the Grade II...

Over £1,700 has been handed over to local charity Age UK Isle of Wight thanks to the theatrical efforts of The Island Savoyards and their production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Back in October, The Island Savoyards presented their amazing...

A case of the winter blues is common during the colder months, but could we actually be struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? The disorder has effected at least 40% of us in our lifetimes according to new research, and...

Age UK Isle of Wight staff hope to make the festive season special by donating presents to nominated older Island residents. Rather than the office Secret Santa, the staff at Age UK Isle of Wight decided that more worthwhile gifts...

An exciting and dynamic radio project, which will provide a voice for the Island's youth, is heading to the Isle of Wight in 2020. DJ and radio presenter Ian 'Knocka' Dore is being his 'Youth Radio Rocks' project to the...

Wightlink has agreed a new partnership arrangement with the primary schools closest to its 3 Island terminals. Under the new arrangements, Wightlink and the schools will work on a series of educational and aspirational projects with pupils at Wootton and...