Local Community News

Have your say on the Island’s future housing needs by taking part in an online survey that launched yesterday (Tuesday). The Isle of Wight Council wants to give residents the chance to share their views on the housing needs of...

Are you a nifty knitter or first-class at crochet? Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is seeking local textiles enthusiasts to take part in a new craft initiative celebrating our marine environment: Weave-A-Fish. With its huge array of amazing...

Ryde Inshore Rescue has been in the press frequently over past few days following the mindless act of vandalism to their launch vehicle - but here is your chance to make a difference.  The volunteer lifeboat service based along Appley...

Hose Rhodes Dickson (HRD), the largest independent estate agents on the Island which has been in business for over 30 years, has this week handed over a cheque to Bembridge RNLI. Throughout December their Bembridge office has been collecting money...

Supermarket chain ASDA has donated £2,000 to 3 charity organisations today (Tuesday). Each year ASDA across the country invest over £1.4 million in over 4,000 good causes through their Green Token Giving Programme, giving back to organisations in your local...

TDG Tree Services (TDG) have been busy over the New Year period with not only helping Newport Rowing Club, their newest sponsor but also raising money for charity through their Christmas tree collection service. The tree surgeons took to Newport...

BCM, the Islands Rural Property Specialist announce the appointment of Charlotte Howlett to their growing professional team. Charlotte is well known and widely respected across the Island as a highly experienced Planning Consultant through her previous role with leading Town...

CLA South East is kicking 2020 off with a free debate on the Isle of Wight, exploring whether farming can be both financially and environmentally sustainable. The debate will be held on Wednesday 29th January from 18:00 to 20:30 at...

If playing chess is something that takes your fancy then why not take part in the Isle of Wight Chess Club which is spread over 4 towns.  There are currently 4 places to play chess on the island, these include...

A recently formed sea shanty crew has a homeport for their weekly practise sessions at Wightlink’s Fishbourne terminal. The Ferrymen were formed in October 2019 when several local men from Havenstreet, inspired by a love of the sea and naval...