Local Community News

Some 15 fundraisers, aged between 14 and 85, took on a 100m descent down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower, raising over £6,000 so far to support older people across the Isle of Wight.

The Orchard House Care Awards celebrated the achievements of the team and the contribution staff make to life at the home each day.

Residents are invited to come together for coffee, cake and community spirit as the Utilita Energy Hub Newport hosts a special Macmillan Coffee Morning on Wednesday (23rd September).

The business now employs 63 members of staff who provide personalised homecare services to adults across the Isle of Wight.

A Cowes sailor and photographer is once again making waves on the national maritime photography scene after 3 of his images were shortlisted in the National Historic Ships UK annual Photography Competition.

During her 30-year career, Ali has worked across several areas at Vecta House, including night care and activity coordination.

Community organisations across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to bid for new funding to help bring people together, create welcoming local spaces and strengthen relationships in their area.

Cyclists of all ages are being invited to a free bike marking event in Ventnor next week, helping stolen bicycles find their way back to their rightful owners.

40 years of Niton Scottish Country Dance Club have been celebrated with dancing and a high tea in Shanklin.

Isle of Wight rock band Better Late have spent 2 weeks at the top of Portsmouth's Express FM chart with their latest single, The Dial.