Local Community News

A six year-old Yorkshire Terrier called Millie, owned by Nick John of St Johns Road, Wroxall, has won first prize in Southern Water’s top dog competition which encouraged staff in the region to submit a cute, funny or festive photo...

Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) has taken steps to attract more winter visitors to the Island with the distribution of its latest Shades of Wight brochure - a luxury lifestyle publication which challenges the perceptions of holidaying on the Island,...

Ropes formerly used to tether Wightlink’s fleet of vessels are being given a new lease of life at an Isle of Wight yacht club. The ferry company is donating supplies to Brading Yacht Haven, where the ropes are being recycled...

In the House of Commons this week, the Leader of the House, William Hague MP, made a statement on spreading devolution to England. The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, has said he is pleased that the Government properly understands the needs of...

Wightlink has launched a campaign called “Room to Breathe” in a bid to attract more visitors to the Isle of Wight throughout the year. The campaign focuses on inspiring tourists to visit by showcasing the range of accommodation, wide open...

The RNLI has benefitted by £767 following a well-supported pre-Christmas event staged at the Little Gloster on Gurnard Marsh. Holly Cooke, who with husband Ben runs the award winning restaurant, handed the money over at Cowes lifeboat station. About half...

Red Funnel is operating services throughout the Christmas period this year, helping Islanders and people on the mainland to stay connected with friends and family. The Christmas and New Year timetable sees vehicle ferry crossings running every day, including sailings...

A bumper fundraising year by Freemasons at the Osborne Lodge in East Cowes has delivered a major cash boost for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Immediate past master of the lodge, Mr Bob Stay, joined other lodge representatives to hand over...

A gruelling cycle challenge the length of the UK has helped raise vital funds to support Earl Mountbatten Hospice patients to Look Good and Feel Better. Gurnard resident Carol Walker, took up the challenge with three other friends to cycle...

Pupils from Summerfield Primary School in Newport have taken time to produce some festive decorations for their local supermarket. Year 3 Australia Class have worked hard to produce Christmas decorations for Sainsbury's 'Goods Online Trolleys' for the superstore in Newport....