Local Community News

The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner is out and about in villages across the Island from today (Monday) undertaking his annual Summer Surgeries, supported once again by Premier Ford. Mr Turner said: “I really enjoy the summer recess, when I can...

5-year-old Florence Foster meets Toot and milkshake! presenter Amy Thompson Wightlink has teamed up with the TV favourite Toot the Tiny Tugboat to provide a range of activities to entertain young passengers during cross-Solent journeys. The promotion with Toot the...

Ability Dogs 4 Young People is in need of new volunteers to help run their charity shops in Sandown and Shanklin. If you are reliable and approachable and can spare a few hours a week to help the local charity,...

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging all road users to be careful and considerate to one another, now that harvest is underway. NFU South East Crops Board chairman Matt Culley says: “This year rural roads seem to be busier...

Cowes Sailability Club has announced that it will be offering free boating excursions during Cowes Week for Island residents with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and debilitating medical conditions. The hour-long trips will take passengers out into the Solent in a...

The Isle of Wight Zoo is hosting a gruelling 5-day endurance cycling challenge in aid of wild tiger conservation this week. Team Tigres is made up of 2 teams of female amateur riders including the Isle of Wight Zoo’s Director, Charlotte Corney...

Almost a year to the day after their building in Lake was devastated by fire, 2 students at the Island Learning Centre are celebrating after finding out they have been selected as runners up in the annual Jamie Oliver Home Cooking...

A group of Islanders are going the extra mile and more to raise funds for 2 local charities by taking part in the 'Monte Carlo or Bust Banger Rally', travelling from Ryde to Monte Carlo and back again in aging vehicles....

The Needles is gearing up for a spectacular summer as it launches a month of free entertainment for visitors to enjoy, including the annual firework displays. The landmark attraction will host live music and entertainment 6 days a week, with the highlight...

Next month an Island woman will be challenging herself to swim from Sandown pier to Shanklin pier - approximately 1.8km - to raise £2,000 for an Ethiopian orphan. In 2008, Julie Binnington went to Ethiopia and volunteered at an orphanage...