Local Community News

Homeowners on the Isle of Wight are likely to live in 6 homes during their lifetime according to a new survey to mark New Homes Week (15th-21st May). The Barratt Homes study into house moves reveals that the vast majority...

The Victorian Society is asking Isle of Wight residents to nominate threatened Victorian buildings for the 2017 Top 10 Endangered Buildings List. Do you know a Victorian or Edwardian building you feel is under threat? Is there something you wish...

This week thousands of children and young people from the Isle of Wight are having their voice heard in the Island Youth Mental Health Census, a survey designed to provide a snapshot of the mental health experiences of 5-24 year...

Newport Parish Council has assisted with the installation of a bench at Victoria Recreation Ground as a tribute to the late Isle of Wight firefighter and sportsman Martin Poynter, who sadly died at the age of just 49 following a stroke....

Red Funnel has thrown its support behind Southampton Sailing Week, stepping on board as an official event partner. The ferry firm aims to use its involvement to encourage Isle of Wight residents to visit Southampton during the event and experience...

An 11-year-old African Grey parrot called Ruby has been safely reunited with it's owners after being cherry picked out of a tree on a busy Newport roundabout this morning (Thursday). Ruby went missing from her home near Hunnyhill on Tuesday,...

Hovertravel has embarked on an ambitious initiative to recruit 9 new apprentices for positions across their business. The cross-Solent operator's Apprenticeship Scheme provides all apprentices with full support and training through on the job learning, including coaching from their manager....

Hardworking baristas at Wightlink’s popular Costa Coffee shop on Ryde Pier have been recognised for serving the perfect cup. The team at Costa’s only branch on a pier have received excellent feedback from satisfied customers, exceeded their sales targets and...

Sixth form students from Christ the King College held a coffee and cake evening at the end of April, in aid of the Refugee Council. The aptly named ‘RefuTEA’ event was a huge success, raising £264.21 for the charity. Chris the...

Visitors to The Riverside Centre in Newport should notice a change in temperature thanks to the award of £2,000 from E.ON’s Energy Action Fund to Community Action Isle of Wight, the charity which manages the facility. The grant covered half...