Local Community News

Residents of Vecta House care home in Newport joined in the vibrant celebrations for Summerfield’s Primary School’s ‘50 Fest’, marking 50 years since the school first opened its doors. The special intergenerational event gave residents a chance to connect with...

The West Wight Sports Centre played host to the Island’s fifth annual PEACH Games earlier this month (Friday 3rd July). The event saw 320 primary school children and 80 sports leaders from secondary schools across the Island, take part. The...

Ryde Beach Lifeguards completed their annual cross-Solent swim on Saturday (12th July) - swimming from Gosport to Ryde to raise vital funds for the Beach Lifeguards in Ryde and Sandown. The challenging swim began at 11:30 from Gosport with 10...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust recently received a £730 boost to their funds thanks to a Quiz Night Fundraiser held by Eldridges Solicitors at Café Isola, Newport. The quiz night was fully booked, with almost 60 people joining The...

Residents and visitors are invited to Sandown Esplanade on Saturday (19th July) for this year’s Police and Community Day, bringing together emergency services, community groups and local charities for a day of information and activities. Running from 10:00 to 15:00,...

The Isle of Wight’s 2025 carnival summer bursts into life this month, with Sandown ready to kick off the season in 2 weeks' time on Saturday 26th July. The seaside town’s Children’s Carnival parade will set off from the Pier...

A local radio station broadcasting to patients and staff at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight has received a welcome boost thanks to a donation from Southern Vectis. Sunshine Radio approached the bus operator for financial support to...

The Isle of Wight's Shane Innes, who is a Team Lead and Senior Occupational Therapist, has been recognised at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's first-ever Healthcare Hero Awards. Sponsored by a number of local organisations,...

After 16 years of musical joy, and having raised more than £75,000 for Island causes, the Phoenix Choir enjoyed a final sell out performance at Newport Minster last Saturday (5th July), raising money for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight...

Generous locals have helped steer Friends of the Animals towards more vital support after Wight Wheels’ Classic Car and Bike Show raised £1,000. Supporters turned out to admire classic cars and bikes, shine up their own vehicles and donate generously...