Local Community News

The Wydcombe Estate on the outskirts of Whitwell has become home to a pair of rare bee-eater birds which are only the third on record to breed successfully in the UK in the 100 years. It’s been over a decade since...

Firefighters tackled a garden fire at a property in East Cowes last night (Monday). Crews from the town's own fire station and nearby Newport Fire Station were called to Southbank Road at around 21:20, where it was discovered a garden...

Fort Victoria Country Park in Yarmouth has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the first time.  The Green Flag scheme is operated by Keep Britain Tidy and to be awarded a flag, open spaces must meet several high standards....

The Isle of Wight Council will take part in a national event on 4th August as part of commemorations to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War. An event called 'Lights Out' is being held between 22:00 and 23:00...

An Island sports centre are offering members of the emergency services a special discount throughout August and September. West Wight Sports Centre are now offering Gold memberships for up to two months for just £5 to any members of the emergency...

The volunteer life-saving  organisation, Ryde Inshore Rescue, are currently looking for new crew members and fundraisers. Based at Appley Beach, the rescue service provide cover for one of the most challenging areas of the Isle of Wight and have assisted in...

A Newport Councillor has challenged the way £17,000 of potential investment for his ward was “diverted” to fund projects in other areas. Cllr Chris Whitehouse, who represents Newport West Ward, has asked council officers to investigate how the money -...

The Isle of Wight Council has seen a large increase in the number of fitness classes being booked online.  During June, there were almost 9200 bookings made for a variety of fitness classes at the Heights and Medina leisure centres,...

Staff at an opticians in Ryde are taking on the mammoth task of walking 828.2 miles on a treadmill to raise money for local charity, Caring Cancer Trust. Throughout July and August staff members at Specsavers, located in the High...

Bembridge's Neighbourhood Development Plan - the first on the Isle of Wight to go forward to a local referendum - is set to be included in the Isle of Wight Council's planning policy. The referendum was held yesterday (Thursday) and...