Local Community News

A new arts trail in Newport has been officially opened. The Pollen Trail at Pan Country Park, Newport, features sculptures of pollens, carved benches depicting local wildlife and information boards about pollinators. The 3/4 of a mile long route has...

Kenny and his late sister, Kathleen A group of 22 cyclists will be touring around the Isle of Wight this coming weekend (15th/16th July) to raise funds and awareness for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. 'The Kathleen Painter IOW Cycle Challenge'...

A team of staff from Amey have used their community involvement day to remove litter from a popular public bridleway. The staff carried out a litter pick and filled more than a dozen bags of litter from the bridleway that...

An evening of raucous comedy and fabulous food – which included the auctioning of a tandem bicycle - has resulted in a £4,326 donation to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Organised and hosted by speaker and comedian Paul St John Martin...

It's been a fantastic start to the 2017 summer season for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. With trips starting at their northern base in Largs, Scotland and their southern base in Cowes last month, young people in recovery from cancer...

An exhibition of works by L.S. Lowry, Sue Campion and Janet Ledger has gone on display at Island Fine Arts in Bembridge. It's been 15 years since the High Street gallery last had a collection of works by L.S Lowry on...

The West Wight will be alive with ukulele music this Sunday (9th July) as a 22-strong Hampshire-based ukulele band is set to cross the Solent to delight residents and holidaymakers alike. Uke Box Glory will be playing on board Wightlink’s 10:15...

The Go Sail project, an innovative project that provides 14 to 16-year-old school children living in the Solent area the chance to experience the thrill of being out on the water, has expanded its offering to local young people throughout...

19 members of the Ryde-based Johns Club, which caters for people with learning and physical disabilities, spent 90 minutes at Cowes Lifeboat Station to learn about beach safety earlier this week. The members, aged from 14 to 60, specifically asked...

A local Action on Hearing Loss volunteer, who has been recognised by the charity for her enthusiasm and dedication in devoting her time to help people with hearing loss, is now urging others on the Isle of Wight to do the...