Local Community News

As well as entertaining the public, the Newchurch Male Voice Choir had the pleasure of entertaining the donkeys in the barns at The Donkey Sanctuary with a concert to celebrate St David's Day. In keeping with the Welsh celebrations at...

Freshwater Independent Lifeboat is to benefit from Islander's custom at Yarmouth Tyres throughout the month of March. For the remainder of the month, Yarmouth Tyres will be donating £5 from every laser wheel alignment to Freshwater Independent Lifeboat. As well...

Around 200 Students at St Blasius Shanklin C of E Primary Academy welcomed the town's Mayor Jon Gilbey, local councillor Richard Priest and Rev. Tony Richards to a special flag raising ceremony to mark Commonwealth Day 2017 this morning (Monday)....

Region Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding South West England, Carole Pennington, took the opportunity to introduce herself and her 3 deputies to Island members of Girlguiding over the weekend. Island dignitaries and members of the Island’s business community attended the first...

25 cadets have swapped the more traditional career path of university for a life on the sea as they set sail on their dream career working as an officer on-board luxury superyachts. The latest cohort of cadets are currently on...

Wightlink customers Pam Heard and Gavin Ridgway are looking forward to enjoying a feast of Isle of Wight produce after winning a hamper of goodies from the ferry company. The couple from Cowes were travelling on St Clare last month...

Local historian Bill Shepard has been awarded honorary Freeman of Newport by Newport Parish Council. The recent presentation, held in the theatre of the Quay Arts Centre, was attended by over 60 people and included a number of speakers. Mr...

Bus driver Dave Forrester is celebrating this week after being named employee of the year by Isle of Wight operator, Southern Vectis. Praised for his outstanding customer service skills, Dave also scooped the top accolade from parent company, Go South...

Are you a budding photographer that would you like to showcase your skills? The Earl Mountbatten Hospice are looking to feature the work of talented Island photographers in their 2018 calendar. Photographers are invited to submit a photograph which they think is...

Southern Vectis is marking Mother’s Day by offering the Island’s youngsters the chance to take their mums on the bus for free. The local bus operator will provide complimentary travel for mothers travelling on Sunday 26th March - as long...