Local Community News

The latest restoration project completed by the Isle of Wight Steam Railway has given an entirely new lease of life to an old British Rail container as a refreshment outlet at the Havenstreet attraction. 'The Coffee Container' was officially opened...

Sainsbury’s Newport has officially launched a partnership with its new Local Charity of the Year, The Fire Fighters Charity. The Fire Fighters Charity was chosen by Sainsbury’s customers through a public vote in store and online in June. The charity...

Photos: Girlguiding IW Members of 1st Ryde Guides and Ryde Rangers recently took flight in the skies above the Isle of Wight. Flying Instructor Bryan Cheek helped them to take to the air on their first flying lesson in a...

Countryfile presenter, John Craven, has visited the Island to film scenes for a new series of the BBC1’s Countryfile Summer Diaries, focusing on the people who live and work here. John was on the Island in July, filming at a...

Fresh from another courageous expedition, Natasha Lambert and her team last week gave 2 disabled 10-year-olds their first sailing experience and instantly got them hooked. As part of her expeditions Natasha raises money for her charity Miss Isle School of...

Wightlink is celebrating 25 years of supporting Jay Miller’s Circus on its annual visit to the Isle of Wight to entertain residents and holidaymakers alike. After running away to join the circus at the age of 14, Jon Miller fulfilled...

David Wilson Homes is planting 'bee-friendly' plants in the gardens of its new homes at St George’s Gate in Newport as part of its continuing pledge to protect local wildlife. The leading developer, which is working in partnership with the...

Oh So Cherished are celebrating their 10-year anniversary next month and to mark the occasion they’re offering Islanders a special treat. After starting the business from her spare room at home, founder Sarah Blake incorporated Oh So Cherished in 2007...

Celebrations to mark the 120th anniversary of the first radio transmission have been hailed a success and brought an influx of visitors to The Needles. The event marked the achievement of Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi who successfully sent the world’s...

The Isle of Wight's very own Nakamarra will premier their new single 'Honey, I' on Steph Nieuwenhuys’ BBC Introducing show on BBC Radio Solent tomorrow (Saturday 19th August). Nakamarra are a local indie-electro 5 piece who have been making quite a...