Local Community News

The Isle of Wight Zoo has joined together with Cats Protection Ryde for a new feline imitative. The Sandown-based zoo, which specialises in the welfare and conservation of big cats, is now offering its support to the homeless cats being...

A man with a mission to meet as many Mayors as possible has recently visited the Ryde District Heritage Centre as part of his world record attempt. 41-year-old Mark Dabbs met with the Mayor of Ryde, Councillor Henry Adams on Tuesday 15th November....

A sailor from Yarmouth has been presented with one of the Royal Yachting Association’s most prestigious awards by HRH the Princess Royal, in recognition of her commitment to the RYA’s Southern Region. Sylvia Mence was nominated for an RYA Regional...

The Isle of Wight has become the first rural area in England to join the international network of Age Friendly Communities. The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities in 2011, recognising the growing importance of...

The ever-popular annual Santa Dash for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice is just around the corner and there is still time to register online for the event on Sunday 4th December 2016. Santa Dash starts and finishes at Ryde Superbowl, where...

East Cowes Brownies have enjoyed double celebrations of late, not only raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support but also celebrating the club's 95th birthday. All the Brownies, Rainbows and Guides, together with their leaders, recently undertook a community challenge by organising a...

Vectis Housing Association is offering a winter warmer to its residents across the Isle of Wight having teamed up with energy experts, The Footprint Trust. The local housing charity has nearly 400 properties distributed in communities all over the Island. Now,...

Tapnell Farm Park welcomed 2 very special guests during October Half-term, as 2 seasoned Isle of Wight holidaymakers - who met and married on the Island, and have been visiting for over 50 years - returned to see their favourite mob...

English Heritage’s Education team is calling for Isle of Wight students to choose the Island’s best teacher this November. Entry forms have been sent to all local primary schools inviting kids to nominate their favourite teacher, by writing up to...

Having helped countless couples tie the knot in style, Isle of Wight wedding DJ, Gavin Harris, has been recognised for delivering a premier service, as the only Isle of Wight service supplier to reach the regional finals of the Wedding...