Local Community News

Residents at Orchard House Care Home were treated to a refreshing surprise earlier this week as the care team organised a fun-filled ice cream afternoon to celebrate the glorious weather and coastal breeze on the Isle of Wight. Earlier in...

A new ‘Women Only’ space is launching in Ryde this month, offering a calm, welcoming environment for women aged 18 and over across the Isle of Wight. The initiative, created by Rodger & Steve’s Place, will provide a safe space...

The Isle of Wight College hosted its Annual Student Awards Ceremony last week (Friday 4th July), celebrating the remarkable achievements of its students and their strong connection to the community. The event, held at the Riverside Centre in Newport, recognised...

4 of the Island’s leading pubs have collaborated to support a number of the Island’s traditional carnivals. The ‘Spirit of Carnival’ awards aim to recognise and encourage participation in these much-loved community events. It was founded in 2017 by Neil,...

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) celebrated its 180th anniversary at its Fishbourne clubhouse, over the weekend of 28th and 29th June.  Established on 24th May 1845 (Queen Victoria’s birthday), RVYC has had 2 distinct eras: From 1845 to 1965,...

Over 100 enthusiastic runners took to the trails this weekend for the annual IW Relay, a unique team running challenge that sees participants cover the full length of the Isle of Wight - and back again - in 12 legs....

A pair of local fundraisers are preparing to tackle a 24km swim along Finland’s Oulanka River to mark 10 years of the Isle of Wight Wave Project - with every penny raised staying on the Island to help local children....

Isle of Wight Steam Railway has launched a new exhibition telling the story of Newport Station, now open at the Newport and Carisbrooke Community Centre. The display will run until November 2025 at the Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council's Community...

Wightlink welcomed around 200 guests to Quay Arts in Newport last week for its annual Wightlink in the Community celebration, recognising the achievements of the many talented individuals and groups it supports across the Island. From rising sports stars to...

Rabbit and guinea pig owners on the Isle of Wight are being invited to a special drop-in welfare clinic at the RSPCA Isle of Wight Animal Centre in Godshill later this month. The event will take place between 11:00 and...