Local Community News

The Isle of Wight has come second in a national vote to find the best holiday destination for 2018. Countryfile Magazine ran the voting competition, and in the category of Best Holiday Destination, the Isle of Wight came second -...

As the Isle of Wight recovers from the recent cold snap, and prepares for another, new research shows energy saving life hacks are among the most popular ways for people to be thrifty at home. Barratt Homes, which is bringing...

Age UK Isle of Wight were quick to respond with heaters, food, blankets and water when recent adverse weather caused problems from snow, ice and threats of a lack of water supply. The local charity pulled together staff and volunteers...

A new, updated Isle of Wight Care Services Directory has been published today (Thursday) in association with Isle of Wight Council. It gives readers crucial information on how to access, and pay for, care services across the Island. The new...

It was a proud moment for staff at the Newport branch of NFU Mutual when they heard that their sponsored guide dog ‘Stevie’ had completed his training and been placed to be a guide on the Isle of Wight for...

Plumbers, tradesmen and builders on the Isle of Wight are being urged to sign up to innovative new NSPCC training to help them spot children at risk of abuse and neglect. The charity’s ‘It’s Your Call’ training is designed to...

Island Roads volunteers have given a welcome helping hand to the Aspire community project in Ryde. 9 employees from across the company recently spent a day completing a number of tasks under Island Roads’ volunteering scheme in which staff are...

The Commonwealth Flag is flying high above Eastern Gardens in Ryde this week following its raising yesterday (Monday) to mark the annual Commonwealth Day. Deputy Lord Lieutenant John Matthews, Mayor Henry Adams and Council Chairman Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox came together...

The country’s biggest housebuilder has thrown its support behind an Isle of Wight initiative to help people climb the career ladder. Barratt Homes has joined forces with Wheatsheaf Trust, which has been working on the Island for since 2016 to...

Local Christian Aid supporters braved the recent snow to hear about the reality of delivering development projects in a country hit by hurricanes, storms and a devastating earthquake, from a Christian Aid worker from Haiti. Senior Programme Officer Victoria Jean-Louis...