Local Community News

Award-winning bridal accessories designer Susie Warner has opened her first Isle of Wight boutique, choosing Watchbell Lane in Newport for its historic charm and convenient central location. Island brides no longer need to travel to the mainland to find unique,...

Students at Christ the King College have donated 110 shoeboxes for the annual Christmas Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Appeal. Shoeboxes have been filled with toys and other treats for less-fortunate children in other countries. Samaritan’s Purse is an international relief organisation....

When life’s busy, it’s easy to forget to take time out to help others. But if you want to help make a positive difference in the world, there are many ways you can achieve it. Being active in your compassion...

A £16,000 cash grant from the Isle of Wight Foundation will quite literally give a very welcome lift for the Island’s Ability Dogs 4 Young People charity. The Foundation – made up of the partners behind Island Roads – has...

Over the years, various establishments have played a vital role in encouraging community togetherness through an active social life. Across the Isle of Wight, several pubs place an emphasis on gaming and live events in their efforts to enhance the social...

Staff and children at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in Carisbrooke donned their pyjamas last Friday (15th November) in support of this year’s Children in Need appeal. The school community came together with a pyjama-wearing mufti day to...

Something interesting is brewing off the coast of the Isle of Wight. Tourism increased by 5% in 2018 and early reports from 2019 indicate that summer saw a boom, too. There could be many reasons for this. People could be wanting...

Travel and tourism students recently quizzed Wightlink staff about operations and marketing on a visit to the Isle of Wight ferry operator. They spent time on the Bridge of the Fishbourne-Portsmouth ship St Clare and talked to Captain Mike Smith...

More than 500 people came together to light up the dark November sky last Saturday (16th November) as part of The New Carnival Company's 'Dark Nights at the Villa' event. This free community event began with a magical illuminated parade...

October - Photo by Simon Ball Wightlink’s 2020 charity calendar, featuring stunning views of ports and ships in all weathers captured by the ferry company’s staff, is now on sale at shore cafés and onboard car ferries. There are images...