Local Community News

Members of the Newchurch Male Voice Choir were first in line for homemade cakes and drinks after delivering a Sunday afternoon concert at Holy Cross Church in Binstead. The concert, held in support of church funds, featured a wide range...

The Ventnor & District Local History Society’s latest publication, Godshill in 99 Old Postcards, is now available. It is the third book in the Society’s popular series, following Ventnor (published in 2023) and Bonchurch (published in 2024). Despite being a...

Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre and Shanklin Football Club have been recognised for their significant contribution to the local community, after winning an award at the prestigious Sported Awards in London. The annual ceremony - held on Wednesday (11th...

Creekside Women's Institute were given a presentation by Ruth from Sight for Wight at this month’s Members Meeting. Sight for Wight started as IOW Society for the Blind 160 years ago. Ruth gave a short history of her own journey...

Isle of Wight band Scaphist - the rising force in the UK Deathcore scene - are to release their second single 'Narcissist' on 27th June. The track is a powerful follow-up to their debut single Benign, featuring The Acacia Strain’s...

Community Room activity has rocketed at Utilita’s High Street Energy Hub in Newport with record numbers of charities and groups now benefitting from the free-to-hire warm space and complimentary refreshments. This past week has seen Hub Supervisor Simon Jackson and...

Orchard House Care Home welcomed the talented dancers of Strictly Dance IOW for a stunning performance on Father's Day (15th June). This event was arranged by Chantelle and Juliette, daughters of resident Keith. Keith, a former dance instructor, was given...

West Wight Sports and Community Centre is once again in the running for a £5,000 Movement for Good grant - and they’re calling on the Isle of Wight community to help bring the funding home. The Centre, based in Freshwater,...

This year’s annual community quiz night at Trinity Theatre in Cowes has raised £600 in aid of Friends of the Animals, a local charity dedicated to helping animals in need across the Isle of Wight. The popular fundraiser, organised by...

A new exhibition exploring births, deaths and marriages at Newport Minster is set to launch this September, and members of the public are being invited to share their stories and photographs. As part of the ongoing National Lottery Heritage Funded...