Community News

There’s a new reason for little legs to get excited in Shanklin — a sparkling new play park has just swung into action at Big Meade!...

The Isle of Wight’s swimming team is gearing up for the 2025 International Island Games in Orkney this July and their team manager, Gavin...

Lake Parish Councillors said farewell to retiring Councillor Bette Young at their recent Annual Meeting.   Council Chair Paul Brading...

The doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance critical care teams have...

A blind veteran from the Isle of Wight has organised his second blindfolded fundraising walk to raise money for Blind Veterans UK, the...

While the Isle of Wight Festival is taking place from Friday 20 June to Sunday 22 June 2025, some council services are affected. Seaclose...

Denbigh House Dental Practice has swept three prestigious accolades at the 2025 Dentistry Awards, held on Friday 7 June at the Athena in...

Mountbatten Isle of Wight has released a film urging Islanders to write or email in support of their local hospice, as it faces NHS cash...

Organisers of Osborne Proms ’25 have announced a change of venue for this summer's highly anticipated open air classical concert. Due to...

38 students from The Bay CE School enjoyed an unforgettable adventure during the May half term as they travelled to Paris for a cultural...

(c) Jon Hawkins This June, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is calling on families, community groups, schools and individuals to...

Family fun is on offer at two Island museums during this week’s half-term.  On Tuesday May 27 and Thursday May 29 (10am-1pm) visitors to...

Vecta House Care Home in Newport recently hosted its first-ever Dementia Disco, transforming the care home into a vibrant, disco-themed...

Isle of Wight band The Pill have released their highly anticipated debut EP ahead of a newly announced UK headline tour.

A Ryde School student’s first-ever oil painting is set to be showcased at a prestigious event in London. Inspired by her travels to...

Isle of Wight Youth Trust (IOWYT) has been chosen as the overall winner of a top national award for its outstanding work supporting the...

Vectis Radio CIC, the Island's Community Radio Station, is calling for volunteers to help behind the scenes. Station Manager, Ian Mac...

Shanklin's rising star Georgia Nicole is celebrating after reaching the summit of the South Coast Music Charts. Georgia is the first...

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025 with WRS have been presented in a glittering ceremony hosted by TV and radio...

Shanklin has been named the UK’s sunniest spot in a new Met Office data study . The study reveals the top-10 sunniest destinations in the...