Local Community News

Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign in the South East to highlight blood in pee as a key symptom of bladder and kidney cancers. The campaign encourages everyone to ‘look before they flush’...

Photo: Tim Melling Sir David Attenborough has spoken of the mental health benefits of watching butterflies as he urged people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey over the next 3...

Glorious sunshine brought the crowds out to view the open gardens in Seagrove Bay, Seaview as part of the National Garden Scheme Open Gardens Day earlier this month. On the day, there were 6 very different styles of gardens for people...

As part of the 70th anniversary of the NHS, Healthwatch England are joining in the celebrations with the launch of a new award to recognise the outstanding contributions of health and care staff towards improving patient care. ​​​​​​​ Nominated by...

Girlguiding, which has an extremely strong following on the Isle of Wight, has announced the details of more than 800 new badges and activities designed to equip its girls and young women members in the UK with the skills and...

Colleagues from Asda Newport been helping the island's bee population by collecting waste sugar from the store and donating it to local beekeepers. Community champion Clare Jones and store manager Kenny Farrell visited the Isle of Wight Beekeepers Association to...

The Environment Agency has been working hard to remove Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the Eastern Yar river. Himalayan balsam reaches well over head height and is classed as a major weed problem, especially on riverbanks and waste land....

Departments of Rheumatology on both sides of the Solent and the National Osteoporosis Society have joined forces to raise awareness of bone health education and osteoporosis prevention. By working together, The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust...

Newport Parish Council has taken the next step in the delivery of their Newport Living History Project – which is being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund – by employing a Project Manager. Claire Tillman has a year of funding...

Bembridge CE Primary School is the first school on the Isle of Wight to win a gold ‘Shift It’ award for its achievements in encouraging sustainable travel to and from school. The award is part of a ‘Shift It’ schools...