Local Community News

Brian Waghorn being dressed in Island Roads' safety gear Scout volunteer Brian Waghorn was turned into an honorary Island Roads employee in double-quick time during a challenge taken up by 1st Godshill and Rookley Cubs. As part of a safety...

Applications for the Community Action Awards 2019, a yearly celebration of the community and voluntary sector, are now being sought. With an aim of encouraging community projects to promote and celebrate their achievements over the last 12 months, these awards...

A new sculpture crafted from an old water main has been unveiled at Fisherman's Walk in Bembridge today (Monday). The piece of art, named the 'Bembridge Wave', has been installed at Lane End thanks to the Bembridge Village Partnership. The...

The Isle of Wight's Medina Marching Band have this week had the great honour of receiving an official invitation to take part in the 2019 Lord Mayor's Show in London on Saturday 9th November. The Lord Mayor's Show is one...

A tour of the Isle of Wight Crematorium will feature as part of Mountbatten’s latest 'Death Chat'event. Staff at the crematorium will provide a behind-the-scenes look around the building while talking about their work. Anyone interested is welcome to attend...

'Whistle and Hound' will be opening its new artisan shop in Freshwater, complete with creative arts and craft workshop space, on 6th April 2019. The mark the special occasion an original Isle of Wight Fisherman's Gansey jumper will be created...

Girlguides on the Isle of Wight recently took part in a challenge to prepare, cook and serve a main course for 4 as part of the IW College's Open Evening. Members of the public, including prospective new college students, were...

The Isle of Wight will get a new cancer support centre after raising an incredible £100,000. Last March, the Island branch of Wessex Cancer Trust launched its Building for the Future appeal and, following a series of events and donations,...

Pan Together, who run Downside Community Centre in Newport, have been successful in obtaining significant grant funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. The grant will help ensure that the centre can become sustainable and continue to provide its services...

A Newport-based charity that helps people build confidence and live independently is literally opening new doors for its users. The Way Forward has just installed new push button accessible entrance doors thanks to a £5,500 grant from Island Roads’ Isle...