Local Community News

Binstead Primary School is calling on other schools across the Isle of Wight to join them in participating in the 2018 Great British Spring Clean. The aim of the event, which will take place between 2nd-4th March 2018, is to get...

Paul Mc Courbrie 32 Wightlink staff members who reached career milestones over the last year have been rewarded with a celebration lunch at the Square Tower in Portsmouth. Directors and senior managers praised their hard work looking after customers and heard...

Love Running's Jo Randell Isle of Wight runner Jo Randall has been running for health and pleasure for over a decade, but this year she decided to encourage a team of local people to take on the challenge of the...

VIDEO: With nearly half of all dogs in the UK (45%) showing signs of anxiety when they hear fireworks, the RSPCA has published some simple guidelines and a Pets & Fireworks video on how to help pets feel safe. Figures...

Jamie Mallon. Photos by Graham Reading Photography Ztam Art's first exhibition at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice has been deemed a great success. The showcase, which ends tomorrow (Wednesday), has featured work from Kelly Murdoch; Sienna Anderson; Radek Gora; Tanya Rock;...

Island Roads have answered a call from Whitecroft Sports Ground Trust who wanted potholes and ruts in their access road to be repaired. The club supplied the materials and Island Roads the equipment and manpower in the shape of operations...

The Wight AID Foundation has granted £9,965 to Island charities in their latest round of grant applications.  Wight AID raises funds from Island companies, investors and individuals looking for an effective way to support our unique community and distributes to...

New homeowners on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to give wildlife a helping hand through the harsh winter months by preparing their gardens for the cold weather. Barratt Homes has teamed up with the RSPB to give its...

This half-term, The Royal Hotel and the Isle of Wight Youth Trust are encouraging Island kids to get into the Christmas spirit and show off their artistic talents. Children aged under 12 who live on the Isle of Wight are...

The annual Cowes Heritage Exhibition opened at Regatta House, Bath Road on Saturday (21st October) with one big question being asked of visitors: “How Well Do You Know Cowes?”. Sponsored by Cowes Town Waterfront Trust this is the 15th consecutive year...