Local Community News

Havenstreet & Ashey parish councillors have launched a new meadow initiative at Havenstreet Recreation Ground following requests from parishioners to develop a haven for bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. As well as introducing an area for nature, the Parish are...

Wight Computers have developed a fully accessible website using assistive software for Sight for Wight (Isle of Wight Society for the Blind), a local charity which provides information and support to visually impaired people, their families, friends and carers. A...

Hannah Jenkins and baby Quinn who had an appointment for specialist energy advice Citizens Advice Isle of Wight has helped Islanders gain refunds totalling £8,000 over the past 3 months alone as part of the Energy Best Deal Extra (EBDX)...

Spot the ‘Green Man of Alverstone’ peering down from the trees at the New Carnival Company’s (NCC) free family-friendly arts and countryside festival, All Along the Riverbank, on Bank Holiday Monday (6th May). This impressive piece aims to connect art...

L-R Residents Terri Sheridan, Beryl Allen, Chris Mathews and Tom Tyson Briary Court in Cowes has opened its doors to showcase its newly refurbished swimming pool for residents. The pool is said to be the ‘jewel in the crown’ of...

An intrepid group of walkers recently tackled 50 miles of rugged Isle of Wight coastline and cliff paths in just 2 days in a unique challenge designed to raise funds for brainstrust, the charity dedicated to supporting people affected by...

An experienced teacher and craftsman is offering Islanders the opportunity to take part in new and unique workshops, starting this May, which will give participants a hands on experience in the restoration and creation of upcycled furniture. Tanya Baxter, who...

To mark the launch of a new charity partnership, volunteers at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum and Coach Museum have been sharing their skills with the manager of The Co-operative Food in Ryde. Swapping convenience for conductors, Store Manager Mark...

An Isle of Wight man who has set himself the epic task of running 12 marathons in 12 months for the NSPCC is celebrating, after completing the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday. Glen Jones, from East Cowes, crossed the...

Independent Arts has transformed an empty space on Newport High Street into a vibrant art gallery and well-being hub for art-based projects that can benefit your mental and physical health. The People’s Pop-Up Gallery - known as PPUG - is...