Local Community News

Ventnor's Earl Mountbatten shop is thanking a generous benefactor who donated a large bag of loose change. The cash was left just inside the office door but, unfortunately, staff didn't have chance to personally thank the donor. Sally Anderson, who is the Relief...

To mark Her Majesty The Queen’s official 90th birthday, English Heritage staff and volunteers at Osborne in East Cowes have been looking back on the occasions Her Majesty has visited the house. A selection of photographs has been put on...

Customer voting is now open at Sainsbury’s Newport, Freshwater and Sandown stores for the retailer’s Local Charity of the Year scheme. Each Sainsbury’s supermarket and convenience store has shortlisted a maximum of 3 charities to put forward for the customer...

In August 2016 Scott Dawson will attempt to swim about 60 miles, non-stop, around the Isle of Wight raising money for Meningitis Now and The Marine Conservation Society. So far £15000 has been pledged, half of Scott's £30,000 target. Mike Slade's...

Local charity Independent Arts have a new recruit in the form of a large cuddly bear called Henry - and he has been working hard with the residents at Cornelia Heights care home and pupils at Dover Park Primary School...

The pet friendly, nature inspired clothing company White Stuff has raised over £1100 for local charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People. White Stuff held a charity day in March where keen seamstresses from across the country donated sewn, decorated material...

During May, Brownies from the 10th Newport Unit, 11th Newport Guides and Carisbrooke Rangers held a fundraiser for St John's Church in Newport’s 2020 Vision Appeal. Fliss Harris, leader of 10th Newport Brownies organised the event at St John's Community...

Isle of Wight Festival-goers are being urged to dig deep in aid of Earl Mountbatten Hospice during this weekend’s event. A team of staff, volunteers and supporters will be raising vital funds for patient and family care by selling the...

3 Isle of Wight environmental campaigners are taking part in the Marine Conservation Society’s Plastic Challenge this month to raise awareness of the massive problem of plastic rubbish polluting the world’s oceans, harming marine life, from fish to marine mammals, and...

Fairyland Fairytales, an anthology of fairy stories written by local children and visitors alike, has just been published by Island publisher Beachy Books. The book was commissioned by Patricia Whybrow of Shanklin’s iconic Old Thatch Teashop and its magical fairy garden that inspired...