Local Community News

A new leasing arrangement to secure the long-term school and community use of the Rew Valley Sports Centre at Ventnor, is due to be considered next week (7th July). An agreement is being proposed with the new Island Community School...

Staff at Wightlink Ferries were sad to hear that young Islander Joe Ellis lost his battle against cancer this week. However, with the permission of Joe’s family, the ferry company will continue with its plan to hold a collection for...

A consultation is underway to gather people’s views on proposed changes to home to education transport arrangements on the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight Council is reviewing its transport policy following the removal of priority areas for Island...

UKSA is now offering funding for young adults to access a watersports career course. Thanks to funding through the Isle of Wight College and UKSA’s work with national awarding body Active IQ to write a new qualification, the Watersports Instructor...

A local charity CEO has practiced what he preaches by climbing to the top of a 100ft yacht mast to launch a spectacular fundraising challenge set to happen during this year's Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. BossUpAMast will run from...

There is still time to contribute to a major survey that will explore how well residents who are deaf or hard of hearing are able to communicate with those providing health and care services on the Isle of Wight. Healthwatch...

Cowes-based UKSA will be visited by HRH The Princess Royal during Cowes Week, it has been announced today (Tuesday). Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence will be joining Princess Anne, UKSA's patron, on a visit to the sailing academy and will join the...

Cider fans will be able to enjoy a range of draught ciders from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland during a cider festival at three Island pubs. The festivals will take place at S. Fowlers & Co. in Union Street,...

A former bank on Avenue Road in Freshwater is set to go under the hammer next week for potentially as little as £95,000. The three storey property at 1 Clarence Buildings on Avenue Road in Freshwater used to be a...

There is still time to comment on three new planning discussion documents for the areas of The Medina Valley, Ryde and The Bay. People’s views will be used to help develop Area Action Plans which are being prepared for each...