Local Community News

UK butterflies suffered their fourth worst year on record in 2016 with the majority of species experiencing a decline in numbers, a study has revealed. A mild winter followed by a cold spring contributed to conditions that saw both rare...

Would you like to make a real practical difference to someone living with sight loss? The charity Guide Dogs are currently seeking volunteers on the Isle of Wight to do just that as part of their ground breaking My Guide scheme....

An Island patient has been awarded the Alan Nabarro medal in recognition of his courage and perseverance of living with diabetes. Mr Philip Crombleholme from Newport was first diagnosed in 1967 at the age of 27 and was awarded the...

After a charity challenge of traveling to 4 countries in 4 days and raising thousands of pounds for The British Heart Foundation (BHF), the Island's very own Dana Edkins has been nominated for an Inspirational Heart Hero Award. 40-year-old Dana...

Brightbulb Design, one of the Islands leading creative and design studios has moved to new dedicated offices in Wootton Bridge due to a growing demand for their services from business across the Island. A reception for 50 specially invited guests...

A retired lecturer from the Isle of Wight has plunged head first into the world of paganism to produce a fascinating insight into some of Britain’s forgotten holy sites. Robin Melrose has spent almost 5 years researching the connections between...

Isle of Wight Charity Independent Arts is celebrating it's 30th Anniversary in 2017. As part of their celebrations, they are looking for people that the charity has worked with over the last 30 years. Since the charity’s inception in 1987, Independent...

A charity worker is using the Isle of Wight Challenge to kick-start a trio of gruelling fundraising events he has signed up to in aid of a cause close to his heart.  Nathan Roberts will run 106km (65 miles) around...

Barratt Homes, in partnership with the RSPB is encouraging residents of new homes on the Isle of Wight to put a spring in the step of local wildlife this season. The homebuilder has teamed up with the RSPB to give...

Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation has thanked people in Ryde for helping it to reach its £7million donation milestone. 23 charities and good causes have received a total of £4,000 through the Society’s Ryde branch since the Charitable Foundation’s first...