Local Community News

Isle of Wight Search and Rescue (WightSAR) has been officially recognised with the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, presented during a ceremony at The Broadway Centre in Sandown last Friday (29th August). The award - the highest honour a...

Discover local history for free as Newport’s Heritage day makes its much-anticipated return for 2025 this weekend. On Saturday (6th September), between 10:00 and 13:00, the Museum of Island History will be opening its doors for free. As part of...

Members of Cowes Men’s Shed were recently treated to a fascinating day of local history and discovery, thanks to a special visit from fossil hunter and metal detectorist Adie Butler. Hosted at Storeroom2010’s Cowes Men’s Shed, the event saw Adie...

The Cinnamon Trust is appealing for more volunteers in East Cowes to help support a local resident and their much-loved dog by offering regular dog walking assistance. The national charity provides free pet care support to people over retirement age...

A pair of Isle of Wight men are heading north this September on separate endurance challenges to raise funds and awareness for Men Only IOW, a grassroots mental health organisation based in Ryde. Aaron has already begun his journey on...

An Isle of Wight man is taking on the ride of a lifetime, tackling a gruelling 9,000-mile motorbike journey across Canada in support of local charity Daisy Chains. Tony Delannoy has set off on the challenge as part of the...

Vecta House Care Home in Newport was filled with the vibrant spirit of the carnival last weekend, as residents, families and staff enjoyed a colourful indoor celebration despite the gloomy weather. The home was transformed into a tropical paradise with...

Wessex Cancer Support has thanked everyone who braved the weather to support its first-ever Dragon Boat Race, which raised an incredible £19,000 to help Islanders affected by cancer. The race took place on Saturday (30th August) and saw teams go...

Nearly 90 tennis players competed in the 2025 West Wight Tennis Tournament, raising money for Isle of Wight charities. Mountbatten Isle of Wight and SWAY (South Wight Area Youth) were the grateful recipients of the funds, following the event which...

The 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo was marked on Saturday (30th August) with the unveiling of a cairn at Newport Quay, honouring 18 Isle of Wight and Portsmouth men who risked their lives during the Dunkirk evacuation. In May 1940,...