Local Community News

From national gymnastics competitions and regional regattas to agricultural shows and downhill racing, 2025 has been a standout year for dozens of Isle of Wight community groups supported by Wightlink in the Community - with applications now open for those...

Organisers of the Isle of Wight’s Festival of Heroes have thanked Red Funnel and Enable Law for their support after raising more than £12,000 for Daisy Chains, a charity supporting children with long-term health conditions. Over 3,000 people attended the...

Residents at Old Charlton House in Cowes have raised over £100 for charity by hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning, with family, friends and staff all coming together to support the event. The popular annual fundraiser saw residents joined by loved...

The popular Appley Day community event is set to return this Sunday (5th October), inviting locals to celebrate the green space of Appley Park in Ryde between 11:00 to 15:00. Organised by Friends of Appley and supported by Ryde Town...

The Wight Dolphins Sub Aqua Club are calling on volunteers from across the Isle of Wight to join them for the first-ever 'Big Wight Beach Clean' - an event they hope will become a yearly fixture in the local calendar....

Young and emerging sports stars from across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to apply for the Isle of Wight Council’s Talented Athlete Scheme, which provides vital support for athletes competing at county level or above. The scheme, which...

A much-loved resident of Inver House Care Home in Bembridge, Betty Toogood, has marked her 104th birthday with a party, followed by a special trip to her favourite seaside café. Betty celebrated her milestone birthday on Tuesday (30th September), with...

A 3-day celebration of real ale, craft beer and cider is coming to Ryde this October as part of the inaugural Ryde Independent Pubs Beer, Cider & Craft Festival, taking place across 7 of the town’s independent pubs. Kicking off...

Southern Vectis is urging bus passengers to consider the challenges some older people face when they travel across the Isle of Wight.  The local operator is highlighting International Day of Older People today (Wednesday) - to raise awareness of the...

Haylands Primary School came alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of Europe on Friday (25th September) as pupils and staff celebrated International Languages Day. Each class explored greetings in a different European language, sparking curiosity and conversation about linguistic...