Local Community News

An Island group will be better equipped to help curious IW people reach for the stars, thanks to a major grant from WightAID Vectis Astronomical Society is committed to taking studying the stars to a wider audience and already entertains...

The 1st Newport Girls' Brigade, based at Castlehold Baptist Church in Newport since 1975, is set to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a weekend of commemorative events later this month.  On the weekend of 15th/16th November, Organisers are inviting past...

A leading cardiac charity has seen fundraising success at its recent Isle of Wight quiz and curry night, raising more than £1,500. Hosted at the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth earlier this month, the quiz night saw 10 enthusiastic...

A student police officer who saved a child’s life just three weeks after joining his response team has been honoured at a special celebration event on the Isle of Wight. Student Officer Josh Pearce is just one of many officers...

Residents in Pan and the surrounding area are being invited to take part in a new series of free Winter Wellbeing Walks aimed at keeping people active, connected and positive throughout the colder months. Led by local Healthy Habits Coach...

Re:Box, the Isle of Wight’s smallest art gallery located in a red phone box on Lind Street, Ryde, has partnered with local literary handbill Brevity to exhibit a collection of ultra-short stories from 16 Island writers. The new display features...

A special day-long music festival featuring performers aged 6 to 80 will take place in Totland next month, with all proceeds supporting the West Wight Dementia Friendly Choir. The West Wight Music Festival is set for Saturday 15th November at...

Members of the Wight Dolphins, joined by members of the public, took part in the first-ever Big Wight Beach Clean on Saturday (25th October), collecting multiple bags of rubbish from the beach at Bembridge. The community clean-up saw volunteers Kaydene...

Newport-based community station Vectis Radio has won 4 national awards at this year’s Community Radio Awards, with its youth-focused 4Ps Radio Training School recognised twice with top honours. The Isle of Wight station collected 2 Gold Awards at Saturday’s ceremony...

A trio of Isle of Wight organisations have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to nature and sustainability at the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Awards 2025. The Garlic Farm in Newchurch, Warren Farm in Totland, and...