Local Community News

56 young Scouts from across the Isle of Wight are preparing for a week-long expedition to Coburg in Germany during the October 2026 half term.

An Isle of Wight charity supporting adults with disabilities has launched its 2026 season, with boats back in the water and free trial sessions now available for those keen to try sailing for the first time.

The Isle of Wight Book Awards will return for a 5th year this month, with the introduction of a new poetry prize honouring a much-loved local author who passed away earlier this year.

Independent Arts, the Isle of Wight’s creative health charity, is delighted to announce a £1,000 donation from Vectis Fairway Lodge.

A national champion wheelchair athlete is set to bring one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports to the Isle of Wight, with a special taster session planned for June.

A mystery shopper stepped in to pay for much-needed dog food for Island rescues during a heartwarming act of kindness at Pets at Home.

Employees from a Cowes software company collected rubbish, car parts and a fossil during a beach clean between Cowes and Gurnard.

12 members of Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club will carry a 12ft wooden oar 26.5 miles across the Island during this weekend’s Walk the Wight.

A unique new exhibition celebrating lost Isle of Wight shopfronts has gone on display inside Ryde’s smallest art gallery, bringing together community creativity and heritage craft skills.

Young people from across the Isle of Wight have taken centre stage at a vibrant, sustainable fashion show in Ryde, transforming recycled materials into bold and imaginative designs.