Local Community News

Healthwatch Isle of Wight's priority survey has been gathering momentum this year and is close to a 50% increase in responses compared to 2014, but time is running out to have your say. The survey, which closes on the 31st...

Taking on one of Europe’s most difficult 50 mile running and walking trail courses is not everyone’s idea of marking their 50th year, but Dave Lewis’s simple explanation for undertaking such a testing undertaking is simply 'I want to do...

Young people about to start college are being invited with their parents to the special Trend Cafe open days and open evenings. At these informal events visitors can see the different things that young people have made and see the...

The Isle of Wight Police Cadets group are looking to recruit more young people this coming Autumn, with teenagers aged 13-17 being encouraged to sign up. The Volunteer Police Cadets scheme gives young people the opportunity to attend various camps and...

A new UK wide whale, dolphin and porpoise conservation initiative has just been launched at Portsmouth International Port, with crew members from Wightlink and other ferry companies being trained to spot the amazing mammals.  Fresh from his cruise ship based...

Some 95 years ago girls in Ryde were joining the Brownies. With Brownies nationally only formed in 1914, Island girls were quick off the mark to join in the fun and now 95 years later 1st Ryde Brownies are still...

The Annual Report and Accounts and Quality Account for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust have been published.   Speaking after the Trust’s Annual General Meeting held at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Wednesday, Company Secretary and Foundation Trust Programme Director...

Red Funnel has become one of the first winners in Southampton of an award for its supportive and productive environment. Red Funnel received the 'Achievement' level of the Workplace Wellbeing Charter award in recognition of the company actively encouraging positive...

Southern Water plugged more than 22,000 leaks in 2014/15, maintaining its industry-leading position. The result was thanks, in part, to the 30,760 customers who called the company’s 24-hour Leakline and to the leakage teams which worked around the clock to...

Red Funnel’s CEO has taken to the water with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust to celebrate 12 years of support for the Isle of Wight charity. Kevin George, chief executive at the ferry firm and a keen sailor, joined Ellen...