Local Community News

Residents of Carisbrooke's Kingfisher Close came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day last weekend (4th May) with a vibrant and heartfelt street party, raising an incredible £250 for Mountbatten. The community spirit was alive as neighbours enjoyed...

Islander Ian Wallace has raised £800 for the Isle of Wight Sea Pool Project after completing his first marathon - the 2025 Southampton Marathon - inspired by his mental health journey. In 2022, Ian was battling anxiety and depression that...

On International Firefighters’ Day, Newport's Orchard House Care Home, celebrated the dedication and bravery of the local fire service with a heartfelt gesture. The residents crafted a beautiful thank-you card, and the talented chef prepared a batch of handmade cupcakes...

Newport Pantry, based within Newport Congregational Church, recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary. Susie Sheldon, Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, and High Sheriff Jacque Gazzard were special guests. Held weekly, the Newport Pantry is run by manager Leanne and her...

The East Cowes Carnival Association has crowned its 2025 Carnival Royalty ahead of the town’s first official carnival day in 30 years, set for Saturday 23rd August. The Royal Selection event took place at East Cowes Liberal Club on Saturday...

After spending 7 months in hospital fighting for her life with Crohn’s disease, Gina Lawrence is taking on the Isle of Wight Coastal Path this September to raise money for Southampton Hospitals Charity. Following major bowel surgery in October 2024,...

2 martyred Catholic priests - Blessed William Marsden and Blessed Robert Anderton - were commemorated at St Thomas of Canterbury church on Tuesday (29th April). Blessed William Marsden together with Blessed Robert Anderton were executed for their Catholic Faith at...

It’s May already – soon be summer! Still some late spring shows to enjoy though…. Curtain Call Creative are busy this month with not one but two shows. First, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE-Day, ‘Last Night at the...

Natural Enterprise, the organisers of the Isle of Wight Farming Conference, has announced a donation of £798 to the Rural Careers Fund, following the highly successful Isle of Wight Farming Conference held on 27th February 2025. The Rural Careers Fund...

Binstead Primary School pupil Teddy Hobbs is the proud winner of Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s Schools Walk medal design competition. In assembly, on Friday 25th April, Mountbatten’s Deputy CEO, Becky McGregor, presented Teddy with the first medal to feature his...