Local Community News

Local groups and residents across the Isle of Wight are invited to take part in the national carol singing event hosted at Sainsbury’s stores across the country on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December. Sainsbury’s West Cowes is encouraging local residents,...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has given advice to the operators of Westridge Skip Hire to assist them in carrying out the safe controlled rapid burning of 600 tonnes of wood at their site off Briddlesford Road...

After being contacted by a number of Island horse riders complaining about the slippery state of some newly resurfaced roads, the Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, last week arranged a meeting with representatives of Island Roads and the Isle of Wight...

Early bird tickets for next years Isle of Wight Festival are to go on sale tomorrow morning (Thursday). Event organisers have announced that a limited amount of tickets will be available from 09:00 until Friday 28th November at 18:00. The...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information following an incident of indecent exposure in Ryde. Officers are investigating reports of a man indecently exposing himself in the Canoe Lake/Appley Rise area of Ryde seafront at around 12:35...

The company behind The Needles Park in the West Wight have confirmed further investment in the tourist attraction with a brand new retail outlet set to be built. Figures released by Heritage Great Britain plc, who own the Needles Park,...

As the bitter cold weather approaches, Island organisations that offer advice, guidance and information are putting on a Cash Low? Cash Flow! event at Newport's Riverside Centre next month. Those attending the event, to be held on Friday 5th December,...

A young Islander has just announced that his debut single 'Wait For You', featuring Lewis Shepperd, will be available to pre-order on iTunes from Sunday. Curtis Mitchell, otherwise known as Valence, is a Garage, House and Grime Producer from Sandown. After...

Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was assaulted in the Ventnor at the weekend, leaving him with some serious injuries. The 27-year-old male was punched once in the face before...

Hampshire Constabulary have today (Monday) launched a new sexual assault and rape campaign called 'Don't Cross The Line'. Men across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being reminded that 'anything less than a yes is a no'. Whether you are...