Local Community News

Sight for Wight are running their short story writing competition again this year after the success of last year’s event, which produced some very high-quality entries.  This is the Newport charity's 4th year running the competition; originally started 10 years...

Southern Vectis has this week laid out the red carpet for its most famous bus as 'The Old Girl' celebrates her 80th birthday.  The Isle of Wight operator held a special charity vintage tea party yesterday (Tuesday) in honour of...

Who’s not seen an advertisement promoting an online casino? In England, as in Canada, Europe and the US, online casino gaming seems to be everywhere. But are these digital platforms related to real casinos? And most importantly, are they legal...

Hundreds of residents from across the Isle of Wight met with Southern Water representatives as part of a community outreach programme during August and the first half of September. Held across 10 different events in 3 different areas on the...

A parent and toddler group that has been running in Newport for nearly 40 years has been given a special boost from local co-operative colleagues. A total of £500 has been donated to Chatterbox Mother and Toddlers group by The...

Hundreds of classic, quirky and eye-catching cars descended on the Isle of Wight at the weekend for the annual International Classic Car Extravaganza. Late summer sunshine resulted in thousands of people venturing out to explore the wonderful array of cars...

There are plenty of Isle of Wight connections at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, which was officially opened by the multi-talented Olympian James Cracknell OBE on Friday. 2019 Show sponsor ‘Borrow a Boat’ is the UK’s fastest-growing boat charter...

Great fun was had by all at the first-ever 'Nitwit' soapbox derby at Niton Recreation Ground earlier this month. Council Leader and ward councillor, Dave Stewart, was amongst those supporting the event on 1st September, bringing the villages of Niton...

The generosity and determination of Islander Christina Toms has resulted in over £400 being raised for Freshwater Independent Lifeboat. On Wednesday night, Christina handed over a further donation of £270 to the crew Christina raised £115 from raffling a set...

Vice President Chris Packham. Photo: Helen Atkins In just 3 weeks this summer, nearly half a million Painted Lady butterflies were counted as part of the 10th UK-wide Big Butterfly Count, run by Butterfly Conservation and sponsored by B&Q. The wildlife...