Local Community News

St Alban’s Church in Ventnor opened its doors to all throughout the evening on Monday, celebrating the eve of Christmas with a Nativity service to bless the Crib and lay the baby Jesus in the manger. The church remained open...

The treatment of sleep apnoea, a potentially serious sleep disorder that interrupts normal breathing, has been further improved thanks to the purchase of new equipment costing £5,760 by the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital. People with untreated sleep apnoea stop breathing...

Students at the Isle of Wight Studio School were infused with host of careers possibilities when over 20 Island businesses and organisations descended on the School for a speed meeting carousel activity recently. The event was hosted by Education Business...

With the help and support of Southern Vectis, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has installed a number of replica bus stops, with seats and a timetable to help patients with Dementia. When some patients with dementia become unsettled or...

Islanders sailing home for Christmas enjoyed a traditional carol concert from the Isle of Wight Salvation Army Band onboard Wightlink’s ferry St Clare from Portsmouth to Fishbourne over the weekend. Wightlink’s customers were generous in donating to help the work...

Scenic views of the Solent feature in Wightlink’s 2019 charity calendar now on sale at the ferry company’s ports and onboard its car ferries. Wightlink staff contributed their best photographs of ships and shore facilities, reflecting all 3 routes: Portsmouth-Fishbourne,...

A group of 14 young inspectors who are responsible for providing feedback on the services provided through the Isle of Wight Council Short Breaks scheme were commended at an awards ceremony recently. The presentation, which recognised their achievements, was hosted...

It was a case of anchors aweigh in a manger as a young choir from Binstead Primary School delighted morning travellers aboard Wightlink’s St Clare car ferry with a performance of popular carols. The 30-strong choir from Year Four’s Walliams...

The Isle of Wight's annual Sweetcorn Fayre has raised a staggering £20,000 for 2 local charities. The Sweetcorn Fayre has been a highlight of the Island’s event calendar for the last 12 years. Celebrating the harvest of the Island’s sweetcorn,...

An Isle of Wight volunteer has scooped a prominent award, recognising her outstanding contribution to policing and in keeping the community safer. Annette Lester received the ‘Commissioned Partner Volunteer of the Year’ award from the Office of the Police and...