Local Community News

Salvation Army charity shops in Ryde and Shanklin are appealing to locals to budget a little for good causes and uncover ‘treasure trove of gift potential’ in their Christmas Charity Shop Challenge. Christmas is a time for giving and a...

Nearly 1,000 trees are set to be planted across the Isle of Wight to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. A series of tree planting events are set to take place across the Island as part of an ambitious...

Local volunteers of the Isle of Wight's Girlguiding community have recently joined forces with the Duke of Edinburgh Award for a skills and networking day so that Girlguides across the Island can get the best from their leaders. Both charities...

Health Professionals at St Mary’s Hospital are making their pledge to become Antibiotic Guardians and make better use of antibiotics to help save this vital medicine from becoming obsolete and are asking the public to do the same. The aim...

A young volunteer who has devoted her time and energy to support young people across various projects for the Island’s NHS has been recognised nationally and invited to chat online with His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. Hannah Palmer-Davis,...

A well-known witty British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for North-East Somerset since the general election in 2010 is set to visit Newport's Chris the King College. Jacob Rees-Mogg has gained a reputation for his humorous...

The Isle of Wight Council Executive has agreed to consult with residents and businesses over the potential introduction of a community toilet scheme on the Island which could increase the number of public conveniences available. The scheme offers many advantages,...

Korean War veteran, Mick Furnell, is taking centre stage at Sainsbury’s in Newport to support the annual Poppy Appeal, as the retailer marks its 20th year supporting The Royal British Legion. 80-year-old Mick was born at the Islands local Albany...

Some 131 more Islanders were out of work during October compared to September, according to unemployment figures released today (Wednesday). On the Isle of Wight, a total of 1,603 people were claiming the benefit Jobseekers Allowance during October compared to...

A series of public forums giving Island residents the chance to help shape the council’s spending and priorities for 2015/2016 are to get underway from today (Wednesday). The public forums, together with an online survey which has already attracted more...