Local Community News

To celebrate the return of birds like dark-bellied brent geese, shoveler and sanderling, a project has been created by local bird conservation group, Bird Aware Solent. The project aims to connect people to our fantastic coastline by becoming a ‘scientist’...

Grants have been awarded to 2 local community groups from the ‘Heart of Isle of Wight’ Fund, set up by the Isle of Wight Community Foundation (IWCF) to tackle the issues of isolation and loneliness affecting older people on the...

The Isle of Wight continues to be a very popular holiday destination option for many and is perfect as a motorhome friendly destination. Used caravans can be acquired easily at a cheap price and are perfect as a means of...

A bereavement support group is to launch at Mountbatten’s charity shop in Ventnor.   The initiative is part of a plan to improve access to Mountbatten’s psychology and bereavement service, particularly for Islanders who may not be able to travel to...

The crew of Wightlink‘s flagship Victoria of Wight played cupid when regular traveller Kevin Gumma decided it was time to propose to his partner Chrissy Tierney. Kevin thought it would be romantic to pop the question in mid-Solent so tipped...

Popular Channel 4 restoration show Find It, Fix It, Flog It is looking for local sheds on the Isle of Wight. The series follows presenters Henry Cole and Simon O’Brien as they search for unique and unusual items in people’s...

Harriet Townsend from Newport, Leader of 11th Newport Guides, has gained the top award within Girlguiding - The Queen’s Guide Award. Returning to the Island after university and travelling abroad, Harriet stepped right back into Girlguiding and was welcomed back...

Carers IW, a charity that supports unpaid carers across the Isle of Wight, has received an amazing donation of £1,087 from the ladies of Whitwell WI. Throughout 2019 the group has been raising funds by hosting bake sales, quiz nights...

30 guests to the Isle of Wight have been awakened to a world of different flavours and delicious recipes after indulging in a flavoursome weekend with The Royal Hotel. The weekend was dedicated to a selection of the Island's finest...

West Wight Men in Sheds have revealed a new sponsor for their workshop at Totland Recreation Ground. Members of the shed, which has now been open for 6 months, met with George Adams from The Hut at Colwell Bay last...