Local Community News

Local charity Age UK Isle of Wight is urging Islanders to back Age UK’s ‘Switched Off: Save free TV licences’ campaign by signing a national petition to save free TV licences for the over 75s. The petition was launched by...

The countdown for Walk the Wight 2019 has begun as Mountbatten officially opens registrations on Friday (25th January) for the 2019 installment of the iconic fundraiser. Organisers are hoping thousands of people will be inspired to take on the challenge, on...

L-R: Spencer Easton, Imogen Mason and Peyton Norville Oakfield Primary School visited Brading Roman Villa last week in preparation for this year's Mardi Gras parade. On 29th June 2019, the New Carnival Company’s (NCC) Mardi Gras will take place on the...

UPDATED: You may take to the popular auction website eBay to grab a pair of bargain shoes, or perhaps a charging cable for your phone. But now you can buy a piece of Isle of Wight firefighting history with the...

Maritime lifesavers of the Solent area brought their various craft into Cowes Harbour yesterday (Saturday) for another annual lunch get-together. After assembling in the Solent, the lifeboats processed together into the Royal Yacht Squadron marina, quickly turning the area into...

Those living in or near the village of Shorwell will be delighted at the news that they'll soon be able to shop locally once again. Shorwell Village Store will open its doors on Thursday 24th January with free tasting sessions...

Ryde Town Council recognised the huge, often voluntary, contribution made to the town by honouring a number of local residents and community organisations at a special awards evening on Wednesday (16th January). The awards enabled Ryde Town Council to publicly...

Home-Start Isle of Wight, a Newport-based organisation that offers family support, has been chosen by Island Roads staff as their charity of the year. Island Roads employees have already planned a year of fundraising activities to raise money for Home-Start...

A new social group for over 18s is starting up in Wootton Community Centre at Brannon Way on 30th January 2019 from 14:00-16:00. Organised by Ryde Alive!, the group will offer a way to meet new people and a chance...

As we begin 2019, there is a good deal of certainty within the property market - thanks to the array of low fixed rate mortgages available. With this in mind, Barratt Homes, which is building new homes at St George’s Gate...