Local Community News

An adventure book aimed at young teens, which has the Isle of Wight at its heart, has been released in paperback and Kindle formats. Did you know that the Island has a network of secret tunnels, where freedom fighters travel...

The CLA and the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society will present prestigious new awards to celebrate rural life on the Isle of Wight at Sunday's Royal Isle of Wight County Show. The awards reflect the work and focus of the...

Major General Sir Martin White with Rev Andrew Poppe Members and friends of Cowes RNLI celebrated a double anniversary over the weekend (30th/1st July) by hosting a public exhibition at Regatta House, Cowes and carrying out the re-dedication of the...

A fete organised to support Wessex Cancer Trust's Daisy Bus appeal has raised £3,333. The annual Grand Spring Fete at Freshwater Court included the sale of plants, clothes and collectables, as well as refreshments. There was also entertainment from FAT Samba....

Old Charlton House in Cowes have installed the Tovertafel (‘Magic Table’ in Dutch) in their care home - the first independent care home to do so in the Isle of Wight - and are holding a Summer Fete on Saturday...

3 Islanders are cycling from one end of the country to the other - via the 'scenic route' - in a bid to raise over £2,000 for Isle of Wight charity Daisy Chains IW. Tony Delannoy, Joe Delannoy and Jake...

Tom Johnson, a hospital worker with asthma and a form of Cerebral Palsy affecting the use of his arm and leg, has raised over £2,000 for local charity Age UK Isle of Wight, by successfully completing a gruelling 106km challenge....

Successful adult learners who completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council were celebrated at an awards event recently. The Adult Community Learning Service handed out 17 awards, recognising the achievements of individuals across a range of subjects. The event...

The roll-out of high speed broadband to rural areas was top of the agenda at a Parliamentary briefing event yesterday (Tuesday), organised by an Isle of Wight Councillor. Councillor Chris Whitehouse (Conservative, Newport West Ward), who for 26 years has...

Aspire Ryde have this week gone solar after installing a new solar panel system following a national fundraising drive inspired by the late musician Prince. In the days following Prince’s death, details emerged of his wide ranging, secret philanthropy, including...