Local Community News

As The Royal British Legion’s leading supermarket partner, once again Poppy Appeal collectors will be at Sainsbury’s Newport until 11th November raising funds for The Royal British Legion, the nation’s biggest Armed Forces charity. Sainsbury’s customers will be able to...

Local authorities must step up and allow traditional farm buildings to be sympathetically adapted for other uses or important rural heritage will be lost, according to the County Land and Business Association (CLA). Changes in agricultural practices and animal welfare...

A new sophisticated personal aid is now part of equipment at the Rehab/Stroke Unit, thanks to the Friends of St Mary's. For the first time, therapy staff working in the unit’s gymnasium have their own sit-to-stand aid. The aid has...

Northwood House was transformed into a magical woodland last week for the Gift to Nature Enchanted Woodland Gala Dinner. The Island-based countryside charity is raising funds to keep 30 wildlife reserves across the Isle of Wight free and open for...

Aspire Ryde have this week officially launched their new Social Enterprise Hub with the help of Ryde Town Mayor, Cllr Henry Adams. The Hub is set to build upon Aspire's continuing success as a social action project. This newly dedicated...

Lindsey Bonnick of the vocal harmony trio 'Timeless' is through to the final of Sky 1’s new show ‘Sing: Ultimate A Cappella’. The former Sandown High School student and Shanklin resident first appeared on television screens across the country on...

Sandra Aldridge of Totland lost her husband to bowel cancer in 2016 and in his memory has so far raised £4,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, including £1,000 from the recent coffee morning at Tapnell Farm. Colin passed away in May...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is seeking new volunteers from across the region to help promote its life saving service. Volunteers provide invaluable support to the charity throughout the year, fulfilling many important and rewarding roles. From...

GKN is working in partnership with Earl Mountbatten Hospice to exhibit locally produced artwork that has been kindly donated by Island artists and people supported by hospice services. The artwork is being displayed at the hospice’s own art gallery which...

A rather stark entrance corridor to the Children’s Ward at St Mary’s Hospital has been transformed with a 20ft long vinyl wall graphic. The striking art depicting an underwater fantasy has been provided at the cost of £516 by the...