Local Community News

The Island’s first-ever Retrofit Fair has been hailed a resounding success after attracting strong interest from both residents and exhibitors. Organised by local community interest company Future Isle of Wight CIC, the event took place at the Isle of Wight...

The sights and sounds of the original Isle of Wight Festival will be brought back to life with a string of events over the August Bank Holiday.  Ray Foulk, co-promoter of the legendary 1970 Afton show that saw rock icons...

The Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has shown his support for the Island’s Bus and Coach Museum by attending a special VJ Day commemoration event in Ryde. Councillor Ian Dore visited the museum on Park Road to take...

An affordable wellbeing course is being launched in Newport this September to help Island women in midlife focus on their health without adding to financial pressures. Healthy Habits Coach, Rachel Richards, is introducing the 6-week ‘Five Healthy Habits’ programme, which...

A group of passionate young people at Network Ryde Youth Service have hosted their first-ever HELPFEST - a community event aimed at raising awareness of organisations that provide free help and support to those in need. Held on Saturday 12th...

9 pupils from Lanesend Primary School in Cowes have been learning how to keep themselves and others safe through a new ‘Mini Police’ project run by the town’s Neighbourhood Policing Team. The Year 6 pupils met with PCSO Poppy Yeo...

Wightlink is working in partnership with Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group (IWPCSG) to make travel easier for men living with prostate cancer and other continence problems. The ferry company is collaborating with IWPCSG to increase the availability of incontinence...

A 15-year-old cat who became too frightened to go into her own garden after being bullied by a neighbouring feline is looking for a peaceful Isle of Wight home with someone able to offer love and patience. Suki spent most...

Around 70 runners took part in the West Wight Road Runners’ annual ‘Let’s All Run Together’ on Wednesday (6th August) – helping to raise donations for the Island’s food bank. Starting from the West Wight Sports Centre, participants tackled either...

An incredible £16,106.79 has been raised for Mountbatten Isle of Wight following a Summer drinks reception held on the lawns of the historic Barton Manor. The annual event, held this year on 18th July, welcomed broadcaster, author and gardener Alan...