Local Community News

Island-based Chalkpit Records has announced that it will be working with beach punk trio ‘Reminders’ in 2017, focusing on grass root development and releasing the band's newly recorded music. Chalkpit Records will be releasing Reminders new single ‘Purple Stripes’ on Friday 17th February...

Cowes-based initiative, Frontline, has received a £500 grant in Police Mutual’s national community sponsorship programme, Force for Good. Retired Roads Policing Unit Sergeant for the Hampshire Constabulary, Michele Ling, nominated Frontline where she worked for 2 years following retirement from the Force;...

Island Brewery in Newport is now offering an increased range of its award-winning products on all Wightlink’s car ferries. The new arrangement is part of Wightlink’s ongoing commitment to increasing the number of Island suppliers and producers it uses. Already...

The Sainsbury's Active Kids scheme is back at stores in Newport, West Cowes, Ryde, Freshwater and Sandown, giving customers the chance to collect vouchers to help registered schools, groups and clubs across the Island get sports and cooking equipment and experiences. Customers...

Catering staff & volunteers with Vera Mirescu, Head of Catering (C) Legal professionals have been thanked for their continued support for Earl Mountbatten Hospice with a special dinner, courtesy of renowned Island chef Robert Thompson and a number of other...

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has announced the launch of the new #iwill Fund, a Youth Social Action programme designed to encourage young people to lead change and make a positive contribution to their communities. Big Lottery...

Over 100 Islanders are expected to travel to London next month to join thousands of others in a demonstration against cuts to the National Health Service. Health Campaigns Together and The People's Assembly have called for the demonstration, which will...

Boat owners, shipping companies and anyone who puts out to sea are being informed about a change in some of the VHF channel numbers used to contact HM Coastguard. As a result of changes to Appendix 18 (Marine VHF) of...

The Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership (CSP) wants to know your thoughts about local crime priorities through a new survey. The online survey seeks views from everyone living and working on the Island and will help to identify priorities...

A man who was revived with electric shocks from a defibrillator machine has got the chance to thank the firefighters who helped save his life. Allan Law had a cardiac arrest while he was in his car, with his wife,...