Local Community News

Wessex Cancer Trust has published its latest impact report to show how its services supported people living with cancer throughout Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight during 2017. In total, the charity raised £800,532, with 60% comprising community...

Morrisons supermarket in Lake have made a pledge to help fund the refurbishment of the Steven Jenkins Rainbow Playground in Sandown. As part of their store extension, Morrisons have made the playground their Community Project for 2018/2019. This means that...

The Isle of Wight Day Team are today (Thursday) escorting their beach cleaning hero Nipper the Crab to Gunwharf Quays, where he will be embarking on an exciting sailing trip on the Wetwheels Solent boat. Nipper will sail to 1851...

A year of responsible angling by 10-year-old fisherman Harley Richardson has earned the youngster a special award. Harley, a member of the Vectis Boating and Fishing Club (VBFC) has been named the winner of this year’s Wightlink Trophy for Most...

The 2018 Milk & More Milkman of the Year competition is now open, with residents across the Isle of Wight being encouraged to vote for their local milkman. Organised by the nation’s largest doorstep milk delivery service, the competition recognises...

Over 400 runners took part in Osborne Run with Mountbatten on Sunday. The event, which is in its second year, attracted all ages and abilities – from grandparents to grandchildren, novices to the more serious runners, including those who took...

Schools across the Isle of Wight are counting down the days until registration opens for 2019's Rock Challenge and J Rock competitions. Both new and experienced teams from schools and colleges across the region will be able to submit their...

Michael McCabe with Capt David Blake on the bridge of St Clare Super commuter Dr Michael McCabe, whose intrepid trip to work included 2 separate ferry crossings and a cycle across the Isle of Wight, has undertaken the journey that...

Youth Trust Director Mairead Healy The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has begun delivering services at its new headquarters, Youth Trust House, in Pyle Street, Newport. The move signals the start of a new era for the charity, who have served...

With the help of colleagues from across the Isle of Wight, Southern Co-op's funeralcare team from Shanklin held their first ever fun dog show last Sunday (2nd September). The event, which was held at the Scout Hut in Mitten Road,...