Local Community News

Isle of Wight Festival royalty turned out in force on Friday (22nd August) for the launch of Ray Foulk’s newly reprinted book The Last Great Event at Dimbola in Freshwater. Ray – one of the brothers behind the original Isle...

Department, a vibrant art centre in the heart of Ryde, is expanding its team of volunteers following strong growth since opening earlier this year. The venue, which launched in March, has quickly earned a reputation for fringe theatre and its...

Cowes RNLI is appealing for new volunteers to join its dedicated team and help save lives at sea, with training for new recruits set to begin this autumn. The station currently has 52 volunteers providing 24-hour search and rescue coverage...

Ryde is set to welcome the return of the Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2025, following a successful debut last year. The main hub for the festival will be Western Gardens, where free...

A long-awaited new section of the Red Squirrel Trail has officially opened, providing a safer and more scenic route for walkers, cyclists, runners and horse riders to reach Harvey Browns in Arreton. The link has been 2 years in the...

East Cowes Carnival will return for the first time in decades tonight (Saturday) after a volunteer group secured Red Funnel's support of more than £2,500.  Thanks to the dedication and hard work of a team of volunteers, Mike Flanagan, Flag...

A remarkable new dinosaur with a dramatic sail running down its back and tail has been officially named and described — right here on the Isle of Wight. Meet Istiorachis, meaning 'sail-spine', a medium-sized herbivore that once roamed the lush floodplains...

The Brading Haven Gig Rowers, joined by 2 rowers from Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club, will take on the challenge of a 21.6-mile row along the River Thames in aid of Mountbatten next month. The challenge on 20th September will be a true...

Pop’s Wood Nature Reserve is celebrating after being named Best Public Garden in the Bembridge in Bloom 2025 competition, with the team thanking supporters and encouraging others to get involved in their growing conservation work. The community-led initiative has been...

A popular line dancing group is raising funds to open a new venue in Newport - bringing country music, classes and community together under one roof. Grace Richardson, founder of the Long Island Stompers, has launched a fundraising campaign to...