Local Community News

A retired tracking dog has successfully located a missing tortoise in undergrowth in Arreton after a chance encounter led to an unexpected search mission. Volunteer tracker Jane was unloading her car when she noticed 2 women searching nearby. Upon asking...

The Great Isle of Wight Dog Walk has been hailed a howling success by organisers, participants and supporters alike. The charity event - held on Sunday 27th April -  saw the RSPCA Isle of Wight partner with the Isle of...

Talented language students have been celebrated at a special ‘Evening of Excellence’ hosted by Medina College to recognise outstanding achievements in Modern Foreign Languages. Held on Wednesday 23rd April, the event was the first of its kind for the school’s...

Usually, the lifesavers of Cowes RNLI Station answer mayday calls. But this May, it’s they who need your help - so the station is putting on a Mayday fundraiser and 999 day to raise vital funds. The event and fundraiser...

The Ability Dogs 4 Young People Fun Dog Show, held at the Charity’s Training Centre on Sunday (27th April), was a huge success, with supporters turning out in force to enjoy an afternoon of fun. Visitors and their 4-legged friends...

Chief Scout Dwayne Fields recently had the honour of celebrating Scouts from Isle of Wight at a special event held at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Kent, Joint President of The Scouts, joined Dwayne in congratulating the young awardees for...

A record £51,500 has been raised for Wessex Cancer Support following Sunday’s London Marathon. The charity had its biggest ever team with 15 runners taking part in the 26.2-mile event. Darren Godbert was one of the runners, raising around £3,600...

A pair of staff members from Orchard House Care Centre have been recognised for their outstanding contributions at the Isle of Wight Adult Care Awards, held at Northwood House on Friday evening (25th April). Becky Mews, Head of Valentine Community,...

A group of 4 friends have raised just shy of £9,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer by running the TCS London Marathon.  23-year-old Kit Maytum, 24-year-old Connor King, 24-year-old Callum Watkins and 24-year-old Bradley Lane-Williams took on the 26.2 mile...

115 youth football teams from across the Isle of Wight gathered in Cowes to play in the 32nd edition of the Paul Westby Tournament on Saturday (26th April). Close to 3,000 people attended the 1-day event, run by Gurnard Youth...