Local Community News

L-R: Sheila Cates (IW) Vera Jackson (Kent) and Sharon Burch (IW) Following a very successful 30 years’ celebration adventure held at Corf Camp in May when dozens of Island Rainbows enjoyed outdoor based activities, some Island Rainbows have ventured to...

TV chef Phil Vickery was an unexpected guest at The Yarbridge Inn near Brading yesterday evening (Monday), as cast and crew of ITV's This Morning headed out for an evening meal. Phil and fellow co-star Allison Hammond enjoyed the local...

A stunning display garden has earned a team of Earl Mountbatten Hospice volunteers a gold certificate at this year’s Royal Isle of Wight County Show, on what would have been Earl Mountbatten’s birthday. The ‘Garden of Memories’ was designed by...

Ventnor Men in Sheds are on the move, with the group heading to a new home at 149 High Street, Ventnor (opposite the Library) from Tuesday 4th July. The Men’s shed movement has its origins in Australia, where there are...

A collection of rare and previously unseen historical footage of coastal life in the South East, including the Isle of Wight, has been made available for all to view on BFI Player as part of BFI’s Britain on Film: Coast...

Historic England in the South East is launching a photography competition on the theme of 'Heritage At Risk' to highlight the region’s stunning historic places and draw attention to some of the challenges they face. The competition, open to everyone,...

Staff at Red Funnel welcomed some 4-legged VIPs to the company’s Southampton head office for the day. As today (Friday 23rd June) marks Bring Your Dog to Work Day in the UK, staff from across the company brought in their...

A female site manager on the Isle of Wight is celebrating after being named as one of the best in the country in a national competition to find the best building site managers around. Michaela Martin has won a prestigious...

A couple from Ryde are celebrating this evening (Thursday) after a rather unique engagement, thanks to the efforts of fellow lifeboat crew members and staff on board the Wightlink ferry. Michael Singer enlisted the help of his life-saving colleagues at...

The Fighting Cocks in Arreton has announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Now in its seventh year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence...