Community News

☕ A new community space offering calm, companionship and support for carers, bereaved people and those feeling isolated has opened at Colwell Baptist Church.

More than 600 children from 22 primary schools across the Isle of Wight attended the RIWAS Education Day at the County Showground.

A fox cub has been rescued on the Isle of Wight after a complex and emotional operation involving homeowners, volunteers and utility staff.

With Luke joining his teammates for the occasion, the day carried significance far beyond the results on the pitch.

The silent auction will close at 5pm on Sunday.

A group of Bembridge residents is campaigning against Southern Water's plans to install an overflow pipe on Silver Sands Beach, arguing it could have environmental and public health impacts. The proposed pipe would form part of the wastewater network and, according to Southern Water, is intended to help prevent flooding of nearby homes during periods of extreme weather. Local campaigners claim the overflow could discharge untreated wastewater onto the beach and have raised co

East Wight MP Joe Robertson has organised a visit by the Lloyds Bank Foundation to Sandown.

Here are a selection of Isle of Wight events to whet your appetite this month.

More than 50 students took to the stage as Carisbrooke College’s first-ever Battle of the Bands brought live music, packed crowds and emotional tributes to the school hall.

Libraries in Ryde, Newport, Cowes, Sandown, Freshwater and Ventnor will host a range of events including storytelling sessions, arts and crafts and hands-on workshops.

Vintage tractors, steam engines and classic vehicles will take centre stage at Goddards Brewery over the Late May Bank Holiday weekend.

Southern Vectis says its new fleet of electric buses is already making a significant impact on the Isle of Wight.

Young artists across the Isle of Wight are being invited to get creative and design their very own ‘dream cat’ as part of celebrations marking 65 years of cat rehoming on the Island.

To celebrate the occasion on Sunday 24 May, the first 207 people through the gates at Osborne House will receive a free slice of Victoria sponge cake!

Football fans on the Isle of Wight are being invited to watch England’s biggest matches of the summer on the big screen at Robin Hill Adventure Park.

The spirit and legacy of Jimi Hendrix is set to return to the Isle of Wight this year with a new exhibition opening at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.

More than 9,500 people took part in Walk the Wight 2026 with Mountbatten Isle of Wight on Sunday 10th May, helping raise more than £522,000 so far.

Thousands of people are expected to join Paddle Out Protests today.

More than 200 artists and makers from across the Isle of Wight will open their doors tomorrow...

Participants travelled 240 kilometres through snowy conditions in the Arctic Circle, guided by experts from Global Adventure Challenges.