Local Community News

Red Funnel is once again inviting Isle of Wight businesses and residents to shine a spotlight on the unsung stars of the tourism industry on the Island by nominating their Tourism Hero for 2025. Introduced last year as part of...

Jamie Hindson has continued his pledge to support local causes across the Isle of Wight by donating £100 this June to ‘The Way Forward Programme’ based on Daish Way, Newport. Jamie, 34, has committed to making a monthly donation to...

Long-serving St Mary’s Hospital nurse Kris Warner has become the Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s 10th staff member to join the Army Reserves, marking a proud milestone for the organisation and reinforcing its support for colleagues in uniform. Kris, who...

Brading Residents Association is reviving its popular Yard Sale Trail later this coming Sunday, from 10:00 to 15:00, with over 32 sellers taking part and more signing up. Maps for trail‑goers will be available ahead of time from Premier shop...

2 talented young dancers from the Isle of Wight are set to represent England on the global stage at the prestigious Dance World Cup Finals in Burgos, Spain next month. Anya Murphy and Kenzie Madden, both aged 11 and from...

A pair of serving paratroopers from the Isle of Wight will undertake a formidable endurance challenge on UK Armed Forces Day tomorrow (Saturday) to raise money for The Veterans Hub IOW. Louie Dale of 7 PARA and Dillon Gough of...

The Isle of Wight’s much-loved Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back this Summer - and it’s bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before. From arts and crafts to horse riding, football to theatre skills, this year’s line-up is...

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) will celebrate its 180th anniversary this weekend (28th and 29th June) at its Fishbourne clubhouse, honouring nearly 2 centuries of maritime heritage. Founded on 24th May 1845 - Queen Victoria’s birthday - the RVYC...

Footsore but determined, Linda and Paul Southwell from Wootton have already covered 500 miles and raised nearly £2,700 in their epic walk from Canterbury to Rome in support of a children’s charity close to their hearts. The couple began their...

Local resident Caroline Linton recently walked the Island’s 70-mile coastal path to raise vital funds in aid of the research charity Cure Parkinson’s. Caroline, who lives with Parkinson’s, has completed the walking challenge for 3 consecutive years and has no...