Local Community News

The launch of a new facility providing new skills training for local unemployed people wanting to secure employment was marked by an open day yesterday (Thursday). The event at Storeroom2010 was attended by Storeroom2010 staff and tutors, students, visitors and...

Tessa Crosbie and Jessica Case, pupils at Christ the King College in Newport, have won the 2015 Create & Cook Competition, retaining the award on the Isle of Wight for the second year running. The 14-year-old duo fought off stiff opposition...

Following research that has found 72% of those aged between 50 - 60 want to see fun, adrenaline-fuelled activities become more accessible to their age group, Warner Leisure Hotels have launched paddle boarding at Bembridge Coast Hotel on the Isle of...

Louis Vanassche from Northwood Kia has graduated as one of a handful of students selected to take part in a leadership programme, which has offered hands on experience and the opportunity to learn invaluable management and leadership skills, which will...

Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) has hailed this weekend’s Shipwreck Isle a sail away success as thousands of people flocked to Ryde seafront to celebrate the pirate-themed event. Shipwreck Isle – part of the DMO’s annual Festival of the Sea held to promote...

An 87-year-old boat is making the journey from the Classic Boat Museum in East Cowes to its summer home, on the water at Cowes Yacht Haven. Rosabelle, the sturdy motor launch used by renowned marine photographer, Frank Beken, has been...

Inspirational local businesswomen are to be recognised and celebrated, thanks to Wightlink’s support of a new awards ceremony coming to the Isle of Wight for the first time. The Venus Awards, referred to as the Working Women’s Oscars, were formed...

There's just one week to go before Ryde Academy travel over 130 miles to the 2015 Be Your Best Rock Challenge National Final at Milton Keynes Theatre. Involving more than 300 schools at 47 events across the country, this year’s...

PICTURE GALLERY: A parade of colour and over 750 participants from across the Island and further afield passed through the streets of Ryde on Saturday in celebration of the 800th year of the sealing of the Magna Carta during the annual...

Healthwatch Isle of Wight has announced the launch of their annual priority setting survey.  Unlike in previous years when an annual event would be held before the survey to establish the themes, this year the survey alone will determine the...