Local Community News

Students from Christ The King College have been crowned Best Overall Company at the Young Enterprise Isle of Wight Area Showcase Final. The final, which was held at Quay Arts Centre on Thursday (22nd March), celebrated students who have set...

A cheque for £50 has been handed over to The Friends of Shanklin Theatre (FOST) this week thanks to an ongoing fundraising initiative by a local Co-Op store. Friends Chairman David Kast and Vice Chairman Michael Beston met with the Simon...

Shanklin's Voluntary Youth & Community Centre recently held a fundraising evening for Sport Relief. The event included bouncy castles, a quiz and the unveiling of the history of the voluntary centre. Guests included Town Mayor Jon Gilbey and local Councillor...

The Hidden Heroes exhibition has now opened at The Guildhall in Newport, exploring the stories of over 20 extraordinary people with Island links who have contributed to the rich history of the Isle of Wight, from inventors and designers to...

Photos: Graham Reading Photography Lady Grylls hosted a fundraising champagne and honey breakfast at Solent View Café in St Helens yesterday (Wednesday). Martin Zuch gave a talk on why he gave up being a successful hedge fund manager to start...

Retired police officers with a passion for indoor and outdoor maintenance are taking up tools to bring peace of mind to people and businesses on the Isle of Wight, tackling the problem of finding a trusted and reliable handyman or...

On 1st May, the Isle of Wight is to welcome an innovative community companion driving service called 'Driving Miss Daisy'.  Synonymous with and inspired by the Academy Award winning film, which featured Morgan Freeman as a driver for his elderly...

Claire Bennett Rural businesses and communities have been given a boost after the Government announced an extension to permitted development rights that allow farmers to increase the size of their farm buildings and convert buildings into homes without full planning...

A donation of £18,000 from local business Southern Co-op is set to boost Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s work to find new ways to help local people enjoy and benefit from nature on their doorstep. Schemes will include...

A mum-of-2 from the Isle of Wight, who has battled cancer not once but twice, is taking on a half marathon to raise money for dementia research in honour of her dad who died with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease back in...