Local Community News

People of all ages across the Isle of Wight are being urged to Go Green this Halloween and help raise vital funds to support the NSPCC. Schools, workplaces, community groups and households can now sign up for a free fundraising...

Carisbrooke College held its Awards Evening at Cowes Yacht Haven recently, recognising those who had gone above and beyond. Students and guests were welcomed by the Head of School, Rob Maddox. Year 11 Academic Attainment and Progress Awards were then...

In a ground-breaking initiative to support the local community, Ventnor Winter Gardens and Isle of Wight Samaritans have agreed to work together to provide help for people in distress or despair on the Isle of Wight. The partnership will see...

The Friends of St Mary's have purchased yet more wall-mounted vital signs machines for the Medical Assessment Unit at St Mary’s Hospital. Last year the charity agreed to buy 4 such machines, which monitor patients’ blood pressure and oxygen levels...

Forget the Christmas carols, reggae singer and Isle of Wight legend Derek Sandy has today (Thrusday) announced he is releasing an original song to celebrate the forthcoming festive season. Derek, from Ryde, is a popular figure on the island, known...

Island journalist and broadcaster John Hannam has just released another new book entitled 'The John Hannam Showbiz Interviews'. This is a follow-up to his 2016 publication about pop stars of the '50s, '60s and '70s. Once again, it features the...

Newport Harbour will be the focus of next year’s Young Designers Award on the Island. The Isle of Wight Council’s regeneration team is teaming up with the Young Designers Award (YDA) on their brief for participating schools for 2018. Every...

St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy had the honour of hosting Major General Martin White CB CBE JP during their 2-day celebration of reading last week.  The school had previously been asked to take part in the...

The town of Shanklin is celebrating a 'staycation success' following a recent survey which has concluded that Shanklin sees more sun, on average, than its rivals. The study from Marbles.co.uk has also examined the prices of taxis, number of attractions,...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has awarded grants totalling £55,058 to 10 local groups with the support of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, Michael Lane, who has provided match-funding of c.80% to the Youth...